Organisational / Team Awards

• AWARD 4: WHS Team of the Year Award
• AWARD 5: Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy Award
• AWARD 6: Best WHS Training & Development Award

• AWARD 7:: Best WHS Technology Innovation
  • Less than 1,000 employees
  • Greater than or equal to 1,000 employees

• AWARD 8:: Best WHS Technology Deployment and Adoption
  • Less than 1,000 employees
  • Greater than or equal to 1,000 employees

Kelly entered the WHS profession after a decade in operational and administrative roles across engineering, petrochemical, defence and Aboriginal investment sectors. Exposure to high-risk environments shaped her appreciation of safety leadership, and since joining WSP Services in 2021 she has progressed from administration to People and HSEQ Manager with national oversight.

Motivated to bridge the gap between system design and operational usability, Kelly emphasises that safety is about empowering decision making, not just compliance. She has led the integration of Human and Organisational Performance principles into incident reviews, audit tools and leadership training, strengthening consultation and psychological safety. Known for her collaborative and empathetic leadership, Kelly builds capability, simplifies complexity and ensures frontline voices are central to safety outcomes.

Westpac’s Employee Care team plays a central role in embedding the organisation’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Plan and Mental Health Strategy, focused on eliminating risks, minimising harm and providing care in the moments that matter. Guided by the Group Head of Employee Care, the 50-member team brings expertise from psychology, safety, allied health, HR and legal, with all members trained in trauma-informed care and psychological first aid.

Key roles include Australia’s first Chief Mental Health Officer, HSW leads, governance specialists, allied health consultants, workplace resolution and claims consultants, data and performance leads and employment lawyers. Working across both strategy and operations, the team partners with leaders and employees to create a safe, supportive workplace where wellbeing is integral to performance.