Job Description
Location: Based in Brisbane Head office
Lead proactive WHS initiatives that create real impact across a purpose-driven, national organisation.
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Join a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. As Senior WHS Business Partner, you'll play a vital leadership role, guiding and mentoring a small team of WHS professionals while driving safety outcomes across complex and rewarding out-of-home care environments.
This is more than a compliance role - it's a chance to lead from the front, influence strategy, and create safer outcomes for both staff and the young people we support.
The role
- Lead and develop a team of WHS Business Partners across national operations.
- Drive proactive WHS initiatives, championing a positive and engaged safety culture.
- Conduct complex risk assessments and incident investigations, identifying root causes and actionable improvements.
- Supervise, mentor and develop WHS Business Partners to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
- Provide expert advice to leaders and operational teams on WHS legislation, strategy, and best practice.
- Influence and embed a proactive, values-aligned safety culture.
- Design and implement WHS systems, audits, tools, and resources to support a safe and responsive workplace.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in WHS or a related field.
- Extensive experience in WHS leadership, ideally within human services or complex organisational settings.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- A hands-on, solutions-focused approach with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Proven success in coaching, mentoring, and building capability across safety teams.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-led, not-for-profit organisation that values safety and wellbeing.
- Work with leaders who are engaged, collaborative, and invested in real-world safety solutions.
- Enjoy outstanding employee benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Annual bonus based on your years of service
- Flexibility to work from any location in Australia
Step into a role where your leadership, experience, and passion for safety can make a real and lasting difference.
