Safety 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

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Location:

Supporting services across Western Australia, with 1 day based at the East Victoria Park Centre Support Office and a minimum of 1 day onsite at services

Employment Type: 12 month fixed term - Full-time

At Goodstart, safety isn’t a policy — it’s who we are.

As a Safety, Health & Wellbeing Partner, you’ll be the trusted first point of contact supporting our centres and people leaders with timely, practical advice that keeps our people safe, supported and well. Working in a purpose-driven organisation, you’ll help turn complex safety requirements into clear, confident action that makes a real difference every day.

Your Impact:

• 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, themes and opportunities to strengthen safety outcomes
• Build positive, respectful relationships that reinforce safety as part of being a Goodstarter

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (As negotiated with Management)
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

You’ll bring to the table:

• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Workplace Health & Safety legislation
• Work Health Safety Diploma or higher with sufficient work experience
• 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 a social enterprise, education or health setting (highly regarded)
• Experience in Early Childhood Education (desirable, not essential)
• Current WA Working with Children Check

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [e-mail]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

EAST VICTORIA PARK, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time