Rod Maule

Rod Maule brings over two decades of transformational safety leadership experience across Australia's most complex operating environments. From his recent role as General Manager of Safety and Wellbeing at Australia Post to executive safety positions across logistics, public transport, healthcare, and manufacturing, Rod has consistently delivered sustainable safety performance improvements through cultural transformation and capability building.

As a Strategic Advisory and Safety Executive Consultant with The Safe Step, Rod helps organisations navigate the evolving safety landscape. His unique blend of operational and strategic experience, combined with his current role as a director of the Australian Institute of Safety, gives him valuable insight into both emerging challenges and practical solutions.

Rod's commitment to advancing the safety profession is demonstrated through his extensive industry leadership roles. As a current director of the Australian Institute of Safety, he helps shape the future of safety in Australia. His expertise is regularly sought after, contributing to authoritative industry publications including key chapters of the Body of Knowledge project on Safety Culture, Risk and Manual Handling. Rod has served as a judge for the National Safety Council of Australia annual safety awards since 2019 and is a respected speaker at major industry conferences, including the World Safety Congress 2023 where he shared insights on technology and innovation in safety.

His governance experience includes advisory roles to multiple boards, including Vision Australia and Harbour City Ferries, bringing a depth of understanding to safety oversight at the highest organisational levels. This combination of strategic insight and practical experience allows him to bridge the gap between governance requirements and operational reality.