WHS Business Partner - Out of Home Care - Cairns/Townsville

Join a purpose-driven Not for Profit organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of young people and those who support them.

We're passionate about providing safe and nurturing environments for vulnerable children and young people. We're looking for a WHS Business Partner to help us strengthen our proactive safety culture across a national organisation, supporting frontline staff who make a difference every day.

LOCATION

• Flexible Location in either Cairns or Townsville (preferrable Townsville)

Travel requirements for the role

• If based at Townsville, travel to Cairns (approximately 2 days/fortnight, plus as needed for urgent incident response if required).
• Similar if based at Cairns, possibly 3 days/fortnight at Townsville).
• Twice per year 3-4 days in Brisbane

About the Role

As our WHS Business Partner, you'll work alongside operational teams to implement practical, proactive WHS strategies. You'll be the go-to person for safety advice, helping develop systems, tools, and training to embed a consistent and effective WHS approach. You'll also support incident investigations, risk management, and help grow the organisation's overall safety capability.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work - Support those working directly with vulnerable children and young people.
• Supportive Culture - Work with leaders who genuinely value safety and wellbeing.
• Room to Grow - Bring your ideas, drive innovation, and shape safety initiatives nationally.

Essential requirements

• Minimum Diploma in WHS
• Experience with WHS systems, risk assessments, audits, and investigations
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and safety frameworks
• Confident communicator who can train, engage, and influence at all levels
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and WHS platforms

Desirable Qualifications and experience

• Return to Work Coordinator or Lead Auditor qualifications
• Experience with ISO45001, youth services, or the not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of child protection legislation

Other Requirements

• Full work rights in Australia
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Willingness to undergo relevant background checks (e.g. Working with Children)

Personal Attributes

• Genuine passion for staff wellbeing and youth support.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and collaborate across teams.
• Proactive and hands-on, willing to work both strategically and operationally.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

If this role sparks your interest and you're passionate about creating a safe culture for vulnerable young people and building a meaningful career, I look forward to your application.