Senior WHS Business Partner About ACH Group: For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose led roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Work Health & Safety (WHS) Business Partner to join our People and Culture team and partner with leaders across the organisation to strengthen our safety culture and WHS systems. The role: Reporting to the WHS Manager, as the Senior WHS Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders across ACH Group to drive the implementation of Work Health and Safety programs. Your expertise will ensure that our people, processes, and workplace environment meet compliance requirements while fostering a proactive safety-first culture. Importantly, you will contribute to maintaining ACH Group’s self-insurance status, ensuring our ongoing licence to operate. This role is offered as a full-time position, with the possibility of part-time arrangements for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Partnering and Leadership Partner with leaders to implement and embed WHS programs and practices Provide expert advice on WHS legislation, policies, and procedures Coach leaders to fulfil their WHS responsibilities and obligations WHS Systems and Compliance Support the WHS Manager in maintaining ACH Group’s Self-Insurance status Ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice Develop and review WHS procedures and processes Support WHS and Injury Management committees Risk Management and Performance Facilitate reviews of WHS hazards and incidents Support investigations and root cause analysis of notifiable or critical incidents Analyse WHS data, identify trends, and recommend improvements Contribute to WHS performance reporting and organisational KPIs Continuous Improvement Facilitate systematic reviews of the WHS Management System Work collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders to improve safety outcomes Support quality improvement initiatives between self-insurance re-licensing cycles About You You are a collaborative WHS professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and influencing positive safety outcomes across a complex organisation. Essential Formal qualification in Work Health and Safety or related discipline Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management frameworks, and compliance Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis Ability to analyse WHS data and prepare reports to influence decision-making Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills Current National Criminal History Check Current Australian Driver’s Licence Desirable 5 years’ experience in WHS, ideally within a large self-insured organisation Experience in a health, community or aged care environment Understanding of quality management systems Professional certification such as AIHS COHSP (or equivalent) If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you: Career development with inhouse upskilling and external learning opportunities. Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing. Free on-site flu vaccination program. Financial advice for HESTA members, our preferred superannuation supplier. Wellbeing program including free employee assistance program. Recognition program acknowledging significant contributions. Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay. Discounted Corporate Membership – Health Insurance – BUPA. ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (e.g. discounted private health). How to Apply: If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces and partnering with leaders to drive positive WHS outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join ACH Group and help make a difference. ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.
