WHS & People Projects Partner — Flexible Hybrid

Grant Thornton Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working options and

Recharge Time available

Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Salary Continuance Insurance

Fully funded gym membership

Health Insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking an experienced WHS and Projects Business Partner for the national People and Culture team on a 0.6 FTE basis (3 days/week). You will lead WHS and wellbeing initiatives, develop practical policies, and partner with leaders to strengthen safety systems in a dynamic professional services environment.

The role focuses on physical and psychosocial safety, policy development, and driving continuous improvement across the business while collaborating with P&C and

Qualifications

• Qualification(s) in Workplace Health & Safety, Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related discipline(s).
• Demonstrated experience in Workplace Health and Safety, ideally within a professional services, corporate, or knowledge-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contemporary safety practices.
• Experience managing both physical and psychosocial hazards.
• Experience writing policies and related procedures.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and practical documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and ability to effectively balance competing priorities.
• The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Desirable: Return to Work Coordinator and Mental Health First Aid or similar qualification(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of a practical, commercial WHS and wellbeing framework.
• Provide advice to P&C and leaders on physical and psychosocial safety risks.
• Coordinate workplace risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support compliance with WHS legislation and internal safety policies and processes.
• Maintain WHS systems, registers and reporting.
• Monitor safety performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support P&C team with workers compensation, return-to-work and early intervention activities.
• Draft, review and maintain People & Culture policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure employment-related policies remain legally compliant, contemporary and aligned with company strategy.
• Support policy consultation, communication and implementation across the business.
• Contribute to a range of People & Culture projects and initiatives.
• Support the implementation of new people programs, processes and systems.

Skills

WHS Knowledge

Policy Writing

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Independent & Collaborative Work

Mental Health First Aid (Desirable)

Education

WHS/HR/Business/Psychology related discipline

Job description

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking an experienced WHS and Projects Business Partner for the national People and Culture team on a 0.6 FTE basis (3 days/week). You will lead WHS and wellbeing initiatives, develop practical policies, and partner with leaders to strengthen safety systems in a dynamic professional services environment.

The role focuses on physical and psychosocial safety, policy development, and driving continuous improvement across the business while collaborating with P&C and