Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner

Greater Western Aboriginal Corporation Health Service; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary Packaging

Job summary

Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner to lead and strengthen the WHS framework across multiple sites in Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean and Blue Mountains.

You will partner with leaders and staff to manage risks, ensure legislative compliance, and promote a proactive, culturally safe safety culture within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety.
• Minimum 3 years WHS experience in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience in incident investigations, risk management and WHS systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• WHS compliance, governance and risk management across sites.
• Incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Injury management and return-to-work coordination.
• Psychosocial health and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
• WHS training, coaching and capability development.
• Contractor and emergency management.
• Safety reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

WHS compliance

Incident investigation

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Aboriginal engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

Join a Purpose Driven Organisation Making a Real Difference

Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service (GWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation dedicated to empowering Aboriginal people, families and communities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. We provide culturally safe health and community services across Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner to lead and strengthen our workplace health and safety framework while fostering a positive, proactive and culturally safe safety culture across the organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Manager People & Culture, this role plays a key strategic and operational function in managing workplace health and safety across multiple sites. You will partner closely with leaders and employees to manage risks, improve safety outcomes, ensure legislative compliance, and promote wellbeing throughout the organisation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

WHS compliance, governance and risk management

Incident investigation and corrective actions

Injury management and return-to-work coordination

Psychosocial health and workplace wellbeing initiatives

WHS training, coaching and capability development

Contractor and emergency management

Safety reporting and continuous improvement initiative

About You

You will be a proactive WHS professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a practical approach to safety leadership.

Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline

Minimum 3 years WHS experience in a multi-site operational environment

Strong knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety legislation

Experience in incident investigations, risk management and WHS systems

Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal communities and organisations

Current NSW Driver Licence

Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Highly Regarded

Experience in healthcare, community services or not-for-profit organisations

Return to Work Coordination experience

Experience with quality and incident management systems

Confirmation of Aboriginality

Mental Health First Aid or relevant WHS certifications

Why Join GWAHS?

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Aboriginal health outcomes

Supportive and culturally inclusive workplace

Generous Salary Packaging

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.