Be the safety partner our people can rely on
Are you a WHS professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems and making a real difference to workplace safety?
Country Care Group is looking for an experienced Work Health & Safety Business Partner to join our People & Culture team at Epping.
This is an opportunity to step beyond a purely compliance-focused WHS role and partner with leaders across the business to build a strong, practical safety culture.
You'll work across a diverse range of environments including retail, warehousing, manufacturing, offices and distribution, giving you plenty of variety and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across our national operations.
What you'll be doing
Working closely with our People & Culture team and operational leaders, you will:
Partner with leaders to identify WHS risks and develop practical solutions
Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations
Support leaders to implement effective risk controls and improve safety outcomes
Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures and systems
Develop and report on WHS performance metrics to the leadership team
Monitor legislative and regulatory requirements and provide practical advice to the business
Support Health & Safety Representatives and site managers on workplace safety initiatives
Partner with Return to Work Coordinators to support injured workers and safe return-to-work outcomes
Develop and coordinate WHS training, inductions and awareness initiatives
Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate drills
Maintain accurate WHS records, reporting and documentation
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across our WHS practices
Travel to CCG sites as required
What we're looking for
We're looking for a practical and approachable WHS professional who can build strong relationships and influence people at all levels.
You'll bring:
A Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (Diploma or higher highly regarded)
At least 5 years' experience in WHS, including a minimum of 2 years in an advisory, business partner or senior WHS role
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining a WHS management system
A track record of leading complex incident investigations and driving corrective actions to closure
Experience advising and influencing senior leaders on WHS risk, performance and strategy
Experience supporting WHS across multiple sites or business units
Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and regulatory requirements, including Victorian requirements
Experience preparing WHS reporting and insights for leadership audiences
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge when required
The ability to work confidently with everyone from frontline employees to senior leaders
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Experience working across warehousing, manufacturing, retail or national operations would be highly regarded.
Why join Country Care Group?
Established in 1997, Country Care Group is an Australian family-owned and operated business with more than 700 employees nationally. With 50 company stores, over 130 member stores and our own product and wholesale division, K Care, we are a leading national supplier of assistive technology and in-home aids for people living with disability, mobility impairments and the aged.
We share a belief that staying connected to others isn't just good for the soul, it's good for your health, and it starts with the freedom to live independently. That's why we place a strong emphasis on human connection with each other, therapists and our customers.
In this role, you'll help create workplaces where our people can work safely, confidently and successfully.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're an experienced WHS professional looking for a role where you can partner with leaders, influence positive change and help build a stronger safety culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Country Care Group as our Work Health & Safety Business Partner.
A National Police Check and current Australian driver's licence are required for this role.
Country Care Group is committed to an inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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