SEEK’s latest Talent Acquisition Insights Report 2026 offers a snapshot of how Australia’s hiring landscape is evolving. While the report spans all industries, many of its findings have direct implications for organisations recruiting work health and safety (WHS) professionals. From AI-generated applications to changing candidate expectations, here’s what safety employers should know in hiring safety

The work health and safety landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. New legislation, changing regulatory expectations, emerging technologies, and shifting workplace risks are all reshaping what effective safety leadership looks like. At our recent June Safety People Forum, we were honoured to have guest speaker Jane Hall, Partner at Thomsons, who explored the legal

By: Glenn Arnold The competition for talent has not gone away. In many sectors, particularly safety, risk, injury management and leadership roles, strong candidates are still receiving multiple approaches and offers. That means hiring managers cannot afford to relax once a verbal offer has been accepted. By the time a business case is approved, the