Summary
Chris Burford is a degree-qualified WHS professional with eight years' experience specialising in safety leadership across transport, security and technology sectors, currently serving as Regional Safety Manager for ANZ at AWS. He combines frontline incident investigation and coaching with systems design—having developed group-wide WHSMS solutions and custom modules for WHS information systems. Chris has led risk assessments for bespoke hardware, supported high-security operations, and managed safety performance across dozens of sites, demonstrating strength in translating regulatory complexity into practical controls. Trained as an ICAM Lead Investigator and Lead Auditor, he brings both technical rigour and hands-on mentoring to drive measurable safety improvements. Based in Greater Sydney, he pairs deep operational experience with a track record of delivering compliant, auditable safety systems that scale.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate IV, Training and Assessment (TAE40116), Certificate IV, Training and Assessment (TAE40116) at MRWED Training & Assessment
Bachelor’s Degree (Distinction), Occupational Health & Safety, 6.95, Bachelor’s Degree (Distinction), Occupational Health & Safety, 6.95 at CQUniversity
ICAM Lead Investigator, ICAM Lead Investigator at Pinnacle Safety & Training
Lead Auditor, Lead Auditor at SAI Global
Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety (BSB60607), Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety (BSB60607) at Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma of Security & Risk Management (CPP50607), Diploma of Security & Risk Management (CPP50607) at National Security Training Academy