Strategic WHS Partner for Leadership & Risk

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Charles Sturt invites applications for a Senior Safety Business Partner to lead WHS advisory services, risk management and continuous improvement across the organisation. The role supports leadership, safety representatives, employees and volunteers in line with WHS objectives and statutory obligations.

You will ensure a best‑practice WHS system is embedded, manage regulatory changes, and collaborate with business units to enhance safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high‑level WHS advisory services to leaders and employees.
• Knowledge of WHS risk management and internal audit techniques.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards.
• Experience delivering WHS initiatives in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement WHS policies and procedures per the Council's document suite.
• Drive WHS risk management across the organisation and assist stakeholders.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with Return‑to‑Work SA standards and legislation.
• Lead KPI reviews under the Local Government Association Worker Compensation Scheme.
• Support executives and leaders in implementing WHS strategies and plans.
• Coordinate incident/hazard reporting with appropriate confidentiality.

Skills

WHS advisory

Risk management

Internal audit

Regulatory knowledge

WHS training

Leadership support

Construction industry

Self-insured experience

Education

OH&S qualification

Certificate IV TAE

Job description

City of Charles Sturt invites applications for a Senior Safety Business Partner to lead WHS advisory services, risk management and continuous improvement across the organisation. The role supports leadership, safety representatives, employees and volunteers in line with WHS objectives and statutory obligations.

You will ensure a best‑practice WHS system is embedded, manage regulatory changes, and collaborate with business units to enhance safety culture.