At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion safety and wellbeing while supporting a diverse workforce in home care.
- Company: Care Connect, a not-for-profit leader dedicated to enhancing lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Qualifications: WHS qualifications, strong communication skills, and a passion for wellbeing.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
At Care Connect, we're passionate about supporting people to live independently at home.
As a not-for-profit industry leader, our collaborative and talented team enhances lives every day - and you can be part of it.
We're seeking an experienced WHS Business Partner to join our People & Culture team.
This role plays a critical part in fostering a strong, proactive safety culture across a diverse workforce, including employees delivering care and services in client homes and across the community.
You'll partner with leaders and teams to provide expert advice, lead key initiatives, and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that keep our people safe and supported - wherever they work.
What You'll Do
- Champion a proactive approach to injury prevention, safety, and wellbeing
- Provide practical WHS guidance to both office-based and field teams
- Develop, implement and continuously improve WHS policies, procedures and tools
- Lead workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance
- Deliver engaging WHS training, education and resources
- Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work plans
- Contribute to and lead WHS and People & Culture initiatives and projects
To be successful, you will have
- Relevant WHS qualifications and demonstrated hands-on experience
- Proven ability to support a distributed, field-based workforce
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to safety and risk management
- Experience in health, aged care or community services highly regarded
- Tech-savvy, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
- A genuine passion for wellbeing and positive workplace culture
You'll also need Australian working rights, a Working with Children Check and a current Police Check (we can support you with this).
What's in it for You?
- A competitive salary
- Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay
- Flexible, hybrid working options and a supportive team culture
- Career development opportunities and ongoing training
- Wellbeing benefits including EAP, discounted health insurance and wellness products
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients.
Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from all members of the community including First Nations peoples, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, mature-aged individuals, and people living with disability.
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WHS Business Partner – Home Care in Melbourne employer: Care Connect - Community Care Provider
At Care Connect, we pride ourselves on being a leading not-for-profit home care specialist, dedicated to empowering individuals to live independently and confidently at home. Our Bella Vista NSW office offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, where you can make a meaningful impact in clinical governance and quality while enjoying flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join us to be part of a values-driven team that prioritises quality, safety, and client outcomes, all while contributing to a sector undergoing significant transformation.
Contact Details:
Care Connect - Community Care Provider Recruitment Team
