WHSE Business Partner

Core Talent; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Study support opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a hands-on WHSE Business Partner for a site-based role in Greater Western Sydney. The position offers a salary of AU$135,000–AU$150,000 plus super, with strong emphasis on safety, compliance and continuous improvement across a large industrial operation.

You will partner with site leadership to drive health, safety, environment and quality initiatives, deliver governance, audits and reporting, and foster a positive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting, documentation and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on WHSE practice across site operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continually improve WHSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Maintain ISO-aligned management systems and support ongoing accreditation requirements.
• Provide practical WHSE advice and guidance to site leadership and operational teams.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Monitor compliance with WHS and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Manage WHSE reporting, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of site-specific WHSE initiatives and improvement plans.
• Promote engagement, accountability and a positive safety culture across the operation.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Site WHSE experience

Reporting expertise

Education

Tertiary WHSE qualification

Tools

ISO management systems

Job description

WHSE Business Partner

• $135,000 - $150,000 + Super, Greater Western Sydney
• Site-based WHSE Business Partner role within a large, complex industrial operation
• Join a sustainability-focused organisation with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

About the Company

The organisation operates within the industrial and environmental services sector, delivering essential services and innovative solutions that support more sustainable resource use and operational practices.

With a significant workforce and complex operational environments, the business is committed to creating safer, more sustainable ways of working while continuing to invest in its people, systems and processes.

About the Role

Reporting into the broader WHSE function, this is a hands-on WHSE Business Partner role supporting site leadership and operational teams across all aspects of health, safety, environment and quality.

You will play a key role in driving compliance, improving site-based management systems, and supporting the ongoing development of a positive safety culture. The position also has a strong focus on reporting, governance, audits and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with both operational teams and management, with a strong focus on hands-on site engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continually improve WHSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Maintain ISO-aligned management systems and support ongoing accreditation requirements.
• Provide practical WHSE advice and guidance to site leadership and operational teams.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Monitor compliance with relevant WHS and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Manage WHSE reporting, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of site-specific WHSE initiatives and improvement plans.
• Promote engagement, accountability and a positive safety culture across the operation.

Candidate Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in WHSE or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and relevant compliance requirements.
• Experience within waste, manufacturing, industrial, processing or other operational environments.
• Proven experience managing WHSE management systems, ideally within an ISO-accredited environment.
• Strong reporting, documentation and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine interest in driving continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a values-driven organisation with a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence.
• Work closely with site leadership and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
• Ongoing training, development and study support opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team with a commitment to WHSE and continuous improvement.