Full-Time, Permanent Role Location: WA, NT or QLD State Location with hybrid WFH Options!
Great salary of $110,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.
United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in health and safety can truly make a difference.
As a Work Health & Safety Business Partner with Mission Australia, you'll be at the forefront of creating safer workplaces, working alongside the WHS & Wellbeing Team Leader to deliver high-quality WHS support across a diverse national portfolio.
In this role, you won't just be monitoring safety—you'll be actively identifying trends, spotting risks, and designing innovative solutions that shape our approach to workplace health.
You'll work with managers and teams across the organisation, guiding and influencing them to adopt best practices and embedding a culture of safety and wellbeing in every corner of Mission Australia.
Your efforts will directly contribute to a safer, healthier environment for all, from bustling community service hubs to office settings across the country.
This is more than a job—it's your chance to make a lasting impact by championing the health and safety of those who support Australia's most vulnerable.
If you're ready to immerse yourself in a role that blends strategy, collaboration, and impact, this is your opportunity to lead the charge for workplace health and safety at Mission Australia.
Your key responsibilities will be to: Support business units in improving safety performance by identifying practical solutions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development of corrective actions following incidents, risk assessments, and compliance activities to ensure safety standards are upheld.
Oversee incident reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulations, and promote early identification and intervention of safety hazards and incidents.
Provide expert advice on risk management, including the identification, implementation, and monitoring of effective risk controls, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture, offering coaching and guidance, as well as developing and delivering WHS training programs.
Conduct health & safety audits and inspections, identify potential hazards/ risks and report to the WHS & Wellbeing Team Leader.
Requirements for Success Minimum Diploma in WHS ICAM experience highly desirable Cert IV in training highly desirable 5 years' experience in Work Health & Safety (WHS), with strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and industry standards.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, implement controls, and support continuous safety improvements.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and engage teams while fostering a positive safety culture.
Experience conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments, with a focus on developing and monitoring corrective actions.
Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, deliver WHS training, and meet deadlines effectively.
Current valid drivers license NOTE: Depending on the successful candidate's location, and portfolio of states being supported by the role, interstate travel may be required on occasion.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at ****** If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email ****** or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay ) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave How to apply Click 'Apply' and send your application today!
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