Umar Afridi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Work Health & Safety Manager with over 5 years of experience leading WHS strategy and overseeing critical council service delivery operations, including civil works, waste management, and aerodrome compliance. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive WHS plans and emergency response strategies that align with legislative requirements and community needs. Skilled in coordinating workforce training, managing infrastructure safety audits, and securing government funding through grant programs. Known for driving cultural change, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable service delivery across geographically diverse communities. Ready to lead and elevate council operations with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Work health & Safety Manager
Department of Health, CGH Sale Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Lead the implementation of OHS policies and procedures, resulting in measurable improvements in safety performance and a significant reduction in incident rates.
- Manage disaster and emergency management planning, ensuring effective risk reduction and organisational readiness.
- Conduct comprehensive safety audits and risk assessments, identifying critical gaps and driving improvements in compliance and workplace safety standards.
- Evaluate and enhance safety systems, introducing controls and initiatives that foster a safer and more resilient work environment.
- Design and deliver targeted training programs across departments to ensure compliance with health regulations and strengthen the organisation’s safety culture.
- Develop and implement wellness initiatives that enhance employee engagement, boost participation rates, and promote overall workforce health.
- Maintain detailed records of training, incidents, and compliance actions, supporting regulatory obligations and continuous improvement efforts.
- Foster a proactive safety culture through leadership, engagement, and consistent communication with staff at all levels.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify hazards, enabling the development of targeted strategies that significantly mitigated potential risks.
- Maintained accurate safety records and compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while facilitating seamless audits.
Health, Safety, Risk and Training Coordinator
West Daly Regional Council
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Ensure strict compliance with relevant legislation and oversee the implementation of the Council’s Health, Safety, and Risk Management Frameworks.
- Monitor and assess the Council’s exposure to risks, conducting thorough evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain and enhance the WH&S Framework of systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with the National Uniform Legislation Act, Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
- Provide strategic direction and expert advice to operational management and their teams, cultivating a proactive culture and behavioural approach to risk and hazard identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Develop and implement an advanced reporting system to facilitate proactive monitoring and reporting of WH&S-related incidents, accidents, hazards, and near misses.
- Monitor external contracts for internal risk management and audit reviews, ensuring compliance with established standards and protocols.
- Collaborate with managers to monitor, analyse, and report on organizational incident trends and variances, providing insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and update all quality, risk, and compliance-related documentation to ensure accuracy and currency.
- Ensure Council’s adherence to the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 and relevant regulations, providing expert guidance and support across the organization.
- Offer comprehensive WHS expertise and guidance, including risk assessments, incident reporting, return-to-work planning, workers’ compensation claims management, and liaison with insurance providers and claimants.
- Look for Suitable Grants and Organise the Training for Staff across the Council to enhance the capability and knowledge in WH&S management.
- Educate and empower managers in the effective application of the WH&S Management System and risk management protocols.
- Conduct regular reviews of Council WHS-related policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain utmost confidentiality regarding legal and financially sensitive information at all times.
Health and Safety Advisor
Bay Building Group
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Conduct regular assessments of the construction site to identify potential hazards and risks related to construction activities, machinery, equipment, materials, and processes.
- Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive health and safety plans and procedures tailored to the hospital construction project.
- Provide safety training and induction programs for all workers and contractors entering the construction site.
- Ensure that all workers and contractors adhere to established safety standards and regulations.
- Establish a system for reporting and documenting incidents, injuries, and near-misses.
- Investigate accidents and near-miss situations to identify root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct regular site inspections to assess compliance with safety protocols and identify any emerging risks or hazards.
- Facilitate effective communication of health and safety information among all project stakeholders.
- Keep abreast of changes in safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with site managers, contractors, engineers, and other professionals to ensure that health and safety considerations are integrated into the design and planning phases of the construction project.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans for various potential scenarios.
- Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, incidents, training, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Prepare regular reports for project management and regulatory authorities as required.
Work Health & Safety Advisor
Bedford Phoenix
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisting in the implementation and management of objectives and targets in-line with the WHS & QA Strategic Plan.
- Assisting in the development and delivery of safety and quality initiatives and strategies to raise awareness of WHS & QA, and promote a positive environment based on safer and healthier ways of working.
- Providing professional WHS and QA advice to Managers, Supervisors and Operational teams.
- Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive and effective WHS & QA outcomes.
- Liaising effectively with staff regarding general safety matters, such as coordinating the monthly Safety Action Meetings and providing feedback, advice, and instruction where appropriate.
- Monitoring, reviewing, and improving department quality systems.
- Management review of the site-specific Emergency Management Plan.
- Other duties, as per the direction of the General Manager, WHS & QA.
Safety and Compliance Officer
Moira Shire Council
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Fire Prevention in collaboration with CFA.
- Conduct regular community education sessions on key Community Safety and Amenity topics, including animal management, fire prevention and crime prevention.
- Contribute to the long-term aim of community safety of strengthening communities and to reduce the likelihood of problems occurring and respond to them effectively.
- Assist residents in identifying and improving their property’s appearance, including best practice litter and waste management to minimise accumulation of materials, implement garden maintenance and vermin control and removal of materials.
- To provide an effective communication link between Council and its staff, community, and local service providers.
- To educate community groups, business owners and members of the public on their responsibilities under Community Safety & Amenity laws and conduct follow up action on violations.
- Conduct interview, investigate, collate, and present findings to courts/tribunals.
Work Health and Safety Officer
MacDonnell Regional Council
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide high level of administrative support and front line WH&S advise that support the effective operation of WH&S support.
- Delivery of core WH&S training such as induction, First Aid, warden, 4WD and other compliance or WHS system training.
- Deliver training as required and where skilled to do.
- Support the Coordinator with WH&S visits and workplace inspections across McDonnell Regional Council locations, consulting with local staff and developing corrective action notices for local implementation, WH&S improvement, WH&S system reporting and tracking.
- Providing advice to all levels of staff regarding WH&S including the development and presentation of toolbox talks.
- Embrace and demonstrate the value of council in all work task.
- Maintain WH&S records and system support tools.
- Support the coordinator with WH&S incident investigations.
- Preparing Recovery at work plan for worker.
- Coordination between Worker, Insurance, medical professional, and Organizational manager.
Administrative Officer & Frontline Worker
Northern Territory Government
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Responding to medical emergencies in remote indigenous communities across Central Australia.
- Responding to medical emergencies in road crash incidents or domestic violence.
- Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors, etc.)
- Write and submit concrete, accurate reports on incidents.
- Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines, and health and safety standards.
- Customer service duty.
- Administrative work.
- Assisting COVID-19 positive and close contact patients.
- Picking up COVID-19 patients from remote communities.
- Assisting COVID-positive patients with their needs.
Education
Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety
Sydney Academy
10.2022
Bachelor Of Accounting -
Charles Darwin University
10.2019
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Charles Darwin University
11.2025
Master of Health Safety and Environment -
Queensland University of Technology
12.2026
Skills
- Policy development
- Legislative interpretation
- Risk management
- Audit coordination
- Safety preparedness
- Accident investigation
- Return-to-work coordination
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Training
- Emergency planning
- Root cause analysis
- Aerodrome Runway Inspection
- Council Service Delivery
- Aerodrome Operations
- Civil Yard
- Waste facility
Courses
- Workplace Drug And Alcohol Testing at Train west JUN 2022 - OCT 2022
- Aerodrome Reporting Officer at SouthPac OCT 2024
Timeline
Work health & Safety Manager
Department of Health, CGH Sale Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Health, Safety, Risk and Training Coordinator
West Daly Regional Council
11.2023 - 04.2025
Health and Safety Advisor
Bay Building Group
06.2023 - 11.2023
Work Health & Safety Advisor
Bedford Phoenix
01.2023 - 06.2023
Safety and Compliance Officer
Moira Shire Council
06.2022 - 01.2023
Work Health and Safety Officer
MacDonnell Regional Council
04.2021 - 04.2022
Administrative Officer & Frontline Worker
Northern Territory Government
01.2020 - 03.2021
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Charles Darwin University
Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety
Sydney Academy
Bachelor Of Accounting -
Charles Darwin University
Master of Health Safety and Environment -
Queensland University of Technology
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