Role Purpose and Summary

The WHS Business Partner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees, residents, and clients across the organization’s diverse business streams, including residential aged care, home care, and retirement living. The role focuses on ensuring the effective implementation of WHS systems, compliance with legislative requirements, proactive risk management, and fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing across all operations.

Key Accountabilities

WHS Program Management

· Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the WHS management system to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and organizational policies.

· Monitor, analyse, and report on WHS performance metrics, including lead and lag indicators, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

· Conduct regular WHS audits and risk assessments across residential aged care, home care, and retirement living business streams, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.

· Support the implementation of processes and systems requiring WHS involvement, such as Emergency Management, Risk Management, and NDIS Practice Standards safety requirements.

Injury Prevention and Wellbeing Management

· Implement targeted injury prevention strategies and risk reduction programs

· Collaborate with operational teams to identify workplace hazards and proactively implement measures to prevent injuries and incidents.

· Support implementation of strategies to enhance psychological safety across the organization, including fostering a culture of trust, open communication, and respect. Support initiatives to address psychosocial risks, promote mental health awareness, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

· Champion employee wellbeing by supporting initiatives that promote physical, psychological, and emotional health.

Leadership and Support

· Provide advice on WHS matters to site managers and leadership teams and fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.

· Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across residential aged care, home care, and retirement living to understand operational challenges and provide practical WHS solutions.

· Deliver training and awareness sessions to employees and managers to improve understanding of WHS and wellbeing responsibilities.

· Actively engage with employees and key stakeholders to gather feedback on WHS practices and identify opportunities for improvement.

Incident and Risk Management

· Lead investigations into workplace incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

· Maintain an up-to-date risk register and work collaboratively with teams to mitigate risks and improve workplace safety.

· Ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

· Stay informed about changes to WHS legislation and industry standards, ensuring the business remains compliant.

· Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and updating WHS policies, procedures, and systems to align with best practices.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes the following:

· Provide proactive WHS support and guidance to managers and teams across all areas of the business

· Conduct regular site visits to monitor compliance with WHS policies and provide hands-on support for safety initiatives.

· Identify and implement risk reduction strategies.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to promote wellbeing programs that address mental health, fitness, and overall staff health.

· Stay informed on legislative changes and industry trends to ensure WHS practices remain compliant and innovative.

· Partner with managers to embed a safety-first culture and support their leadership in driving WHS improvements.

· Participate in WHS committee meetings and provide advice to support decision-making and planning.

· Develop resources, tools, and guidance to empower staff to effectively manage WHS in their respective areas.

· Support organizational goals by integrating WHS considerations into strategic planning and operational activities.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

· Cert IV Work Health and Safety

· 2-5 years of experience in safety role

· Working knowledge of WHS legislations

Southern Cross Benefits!

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
• Referral Bonus Program