Consultants & Team
Rod Maule
Principal ‑ Strategic Advisory
Email: rmaule@thesafestep.com.au
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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.
When you partner with Rod, you benefit from his expertise in:
Safety Strategy Development & Review
- Developing and executing strategic safety plans aligned with business objectives
- Building organisational safety maturity through clear roadmaps
- Creating frameworks that embed safety into business decision-making
Leadership & Culture Strategy/Programs
- Designing and implementing organisation-wide safety culture initiatives
- Building leadership capability at all levels to drive sustainable performance
- Creating environments where safe work becomes the natural choice
Safety Governance & Assurance
- Implementing robust governance frameworks that provide clear oversight
- Building practical approaches to managing safety risks
- Strengthening organisational resilience through effective controls
Critical Risk Management
- Developing comprehensive approaches to identifying and controlling critical risks
- Creating effective control frameworks that protect people and organisations
- Building clear lines of sight from risk to operational delivery
Psychological Safety Strategy
- Creating environments where teams feel confident speaking up about safety
- Developing strategies to address both physical and psychological risks
- Building integrated approaches to workforce wellbeing
Safety Reporting Systems
- Implementing effective safety reporting and management systems
- Creating data-driven approaches to safety improvement
- Developing meaningful metrics that drive real change
What sets Rod apart is his unique combination of operational leadership and industry influence. His experience spans from presenting to federal government inquiries to contributing to foundational industry knowledge, meaning he brings both strategic depth and practical wisdom to every engagement. Rod's passion for advancing the safety profession through formal education and mentoring ensures organisations benefit from both current best practice and emerging trends in safety management.