WHS Business Partner, perm role based in Sydney CBD Your new company This organisation is a large, multisite healthcare and services provider with a national footprint and a diverse operational environment. Due to continued growth and organisational transformation, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Safety Business Partner to join the HR team and play a key role in the uplift of WHS capability across approximately 250 sites.This is a newly created position, offering the chance to build and influence safety frameworks within a complex, fastpaced organisation. The role will work closely with HR, operational leaders, external safety partners and subject-matter experts. A hybrid work model is offered following a settling-in period of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Your new role As the Safety Business Partner, you will partner with clinical and nonclinical leaders to drive a proactive, riskbased safety culture. You will provide handson safety advice, support compliance, and help uplift WHS capability across a varied healthcare environment. Key responsibilities include: Integrate safety into operational planning and decision-making. Provide insights and recommendations using safety data and trends. Support compliance with WHS legislation and industry standards. Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and workplace inspections. Assist with audits, assurance activities and responses to regulatory notices. Promote early incident reporting and support the investigation process. Lead or assist with investigations of injuries, near misses and highpotential events. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored Review incident and ergonomic reports and identify risk trends. Assist leaders in managing psychosocial hazards including fatigue, workload, trauma exposure and occupational violence. Contribute to wellbeing, resilience and mental health initiatives. Prepare safety reports for leadership forums and committees. Maintain policies, procedures and frameworks. Support accreditation, audit processes and WHS reporting requirements. What you'll need to succeed Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Occupational Health, Risk Management or related field. Demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory or safety partnering role. Strong understanding of WHS legislation and risk management principles. Experience leading or supporting incident investigations. Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience in healthcare, clinical, laboratory or multisite environments. ICAM or equivalent investigation training. Return-toWork certification (or willingness to obtain). What you'll get in return Opportunity to shape and build elements of the WHS function. Exposure to a highly varied, national operational environment. Support from external safety specialists and internal HR team. Hybrid working model (after onboarding period). Competitive salary package and career growth opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2984121
