We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Work Health, Safety and Compliance Partner to join our growing People and Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating safe, healthy and high performing workplaces, supporting staff wellbeing, and driving continuous improvement across an organisation that genuinely values its people.
Operating in a values led, people focused environment, we place strong importance on workplace health and safety, wellbeing, compliance and governance. If you thrive on building capability, influencing culture and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Does this describe you?
This newly created position reports directly to the Head of People and Culture and works closely with leaders across the organisation. You will play a key role in shaping our safety culture, strengthening compliance, and embedding practical, sustainable WHS practices. Your work will make a visible difference — safer workplaces, confident leaders, and a proactive approach to wellbeing and risk.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate WHS compliance, reporting and governance across the organisation
- Lead WHS incident reporting and investigation processes
- Maintain WHS systems, documentation and statutory registers
- Support and coach leaders to meet their WHS responsibilities
- Manage Injury Management (IM) and Return to Work (RTW) processes
- Coordinate WHS and compliance training for leaders and frontline staff
- Lead and support risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections
- Analyse safety data and translate insights into practical, actionable improvements
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of WHS systems, processes and practices
You will have:
This is a hands on role suited to someone with strong stakeholder engagement skills, a practical mindset and the confidence to operate in a complex, people centred environment. You build trust quickly, communicate with clarity, and bring a calm, solutions focused approach to your work.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Occupational Health, Human Resources, Law or a related
discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum four years’ experience in a WHS and/or compliance role, with demonstrated
contribution to safety improvement and zero harm initiatives
- Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and contemporary practice, ideally within
aged care, health or community services
- Experience developing and delivering WHS training and guidance to leaders and frontline
staff
- Demonstrated capability in leading risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections
- Ability to interpret and analyse safety data to inform decision making
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Experience supporting workers’ compensation, injury management and RTW processes
In addition, you will need to have:
- Right to work in Australia (VEVO check)
- Current South Australian driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
UCWB
Our purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities.
Our Values:
- Bold and Brave
- Open and Curious
- Connected and Inclusive.
Our Strategy:
- Innovate and build thriving communities
- Grow positive impact together with community
- Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.
We build connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers.
For 140 years, we’ve been walking alongside people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of. We deliver services in Aged Care, Children & Family, Financial Health, Mental Health, NDIS, and childcare.
At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe and inclusive.
What we can offer you:
You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.
- Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
- Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your
take-home pay (package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and an additional $2,650 Meals
and Entertainment).
- An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are
genuinely valued.
- Career and personal development opportunities.
- Personalised support and counselling for mental health challenges for you, your immediate
household members, in person, over the phone or online.
- Flexible leave provisions including access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the
government scheme for eligible employees, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in
advance (upon successful completion of probation) and option to cash out long service
leave after 7 years of service.
- Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
- Discounts on a range of products and services through our salary packaging provider
Community Business Bureau (CBB).
You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.
Location
This role is based at our head office – 77 Gibson St, Bowden SA.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to bring your expertise, passion and energy to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more about the role or for a confidential discussion, please contact our People and Culture team at
[email protected]
To Apply for this Job
1. Review the Role Profile on the UCWB Recruitment Website and consider whether you meet
the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
2. Submit your application via the Apply Now button and upload your resume and cover letter.
3. Applications close at 11pm on Wednesday 8th July, however shortlisting will commence
immediately upon receipt of suitable applications, and the vacancy may close earlier.
4. UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the
recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please advise us via
[email protected]
or by telephoning 8245 7100.
