WHS Business Partner

Gateways Support Services Inc.; City of Greater Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in disability support is seeking a Work Health and Safety Business Partner. This role focuses on delivering health and safety services, managing injury processes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior health and safety role.
• Strong knowledge of WorkCover and personal injury management.

Responsibilities

• Delivering health and safety services across the organisation.
• Overseeing injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Chairing the OHS Committee.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma of Health and Safety

Tools

Office365

Job description

Gateways Support Services' vision is to provide support for children and adults with disabilities and their families to maximise their quality of life. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, including mountain biking, comedy, skiing, surfing, gaming, movies, music, and pet lovers. At Gateways, everyone shares a common passion: supporting people with disabilities and making every day better.

The Role

We are seeking a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Business Partner responsible for delivering professional health and safety services across the organisation. This includes implementing strategic plans and programs, overseeing injury management and return-to-work processes, and managing Workcover, TAC, personal injury support, and independent injury assessments (IME). The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as insurance agencies and WorkCover, and includes chairing the OHS Committee.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A Diploma of Health and Safety or significant experience in a senior health and safety role.
• Strong knowledge of WorkCover, personal injury, and TAC management.
• Experience with injury and WorkCover coordination.
• Ability to build rapport and trust across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research legislation, WorkSafe regulations, and best practices, and apply them to workplace health and safety.
• Effective injury management reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Office365 and other computer skills.

Why Work at Gateways?

• Salary packaging options
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable organisation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free flu vaccinations

Eligibility Requirements

• Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check Clearance
• Completion of NDIS Workers Orientation Module
• Victorian Driver's License

For more information or to request a position description, please email [e-mail]. Please submit your updated resume and cover letter.

Applications close at 3 pm on Monday, 26th May.

We are eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team. To expedite our hiring process, we will review applications as they are received, so we encourage early submissions.

Gateways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, including applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, and those with disabilities or from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Child safety is a core value. Gateways is committed to being a child-safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.