Safety, Health & Wellbeing Partner

Goodstart Early Learning; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted childcare

Fitness Passport

Health care discounts

Exclusive discounts

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave option

First Nations support

Growth and development

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Safety, Health & Wellbeing Partner to support centres and people leaders with practical, policy-aligned health and safety guidance. You will lead incident investigations, maintain key registers and ensure compliance to WHS requirements across Western Australia.

You will be the trusted advisor on safety, driving clear actions and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Workplace Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience providing safety advice in a complex, people‑focused environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate policy into clear, user-friendly guidance.
• High attention to detail with strong case management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education is desirable, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for Safety, Health and Wellbeing enquiries across Goodstart.
• Provide clear, practical and timely advice aligned to policies, procedures and legislation.
• Support and coordinate incident management and investigations, gathering accurate information and engaging internal specialists.
• Ensure legislative compliance, including reporting, notifications and maintaining key registers.
• Help Goodstarters understand safety requirements by making the complex simple.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends and opportunities to strengthen safety outcomes.
• Build positive, respectful relationships that reinforce safety as part of being a Goodstarter.

Skills

WHS legislation

Safety advisory

Communication skills

Case management

Education/health background

Education

Work Health Safety Diploma or higher

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Safety, Health & Wellbeing Partner to support centres and people leaders with practical, policy-aligned health and safety guidance. You will lead incident investigations, maintain key registers and ensure compliance to WHS requirements across Western Australia.

You will be the trusted advisor on safety, driving clear actions and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with teams.