Work Health Safety Business Partner

About the role

Anglicare Sydney is looking for a Work Health Safety Business Partner to join its Health, Safety and Wellbeing team. The role partners with leaders and teams across residential care, seniors communities, housing, community services and corporate functions to build safe, healthy and thriving workplaces. It is a highly visible business partnering position focused on developing, implementing and continuously improving health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to identify WHS risks and develop practical risk management and wellbeing plans
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of WHS frameworks, programs and management systems
• Build workforce capability through training, coaching, mentoring and learning initiatives
• Facilitate complex risk assessments, investigations and incident management activities
• Conduct audits, reviews and assurance activities to strengthen compliance and performance
• Analyse safety data and provide insights for decision-making, reporting and continuous improvement
• Lead and support cultural change initiatives promoting health, safety and wellbeing

Required profile

• Proactive WHS professional with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills
• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing WHS programs and initiatives
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations and audit activities
• Experience delivering training, coaching and capability-building initiatives
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel across Anglicare sites, including occasional overnight stays in regional areas

Preferred qualifications

• ICAM investigation, auditing or training and assessment qualifications
• Membership with AIHS or a similar professional association
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, community services or other complex multi-site environments
• Experience leading change initiatives and continuous improvement projects

What we offer

• Flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 of income tax-free, plus accommodation, meals and entertainment
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Discounts to over 400 retailers, plus an Employee Assistance Program and fitness discounts