Why you will love Working Here
At Suncare, we’re passionate about supporting older Australians to live well in the place they call home. The safety, wellbeing and recovery of our people are central to this purpose – and that is where you come in.
We’re looking for a Business Partner WHS and RTW who thrives on building strong relationships, influencing positive safety outcomes and driving a proactive safety culture. By supporting our workforce, you enable better care for our community.
You’ll enjoy flexibility, meaningful work, and a team that genuinely cares about your growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect:
- Clear career pathways and training to help you grow
- Not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 per annum)
- Leave loading to make your time off even better
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Fitness Passport for gyms and wellness facilities
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Referral rewards – because good people know good people
- Branded workwear
What you will be doing
At Suncare, you’ll join a supportive People & Culture team where you’ll have the autonomy to bring ideas to life and make a genuine impact. As a trusted Business Partner WHS and RTW, you will work closely with our business leaders and provide strategic and operational WHS and RTW support. You will:
- Provide practical and trusted advice on physical and psychological risk management across a complex, multi-site environment which includes community and customer homes.
- Lead and manage end-to-end incident, hazard, injury management and return-to-work processes
- Build capability through coaching, training, and supporting leaders on WHS and RTW matters
- Maintain accurate records, including claims management and reporting requirements
- Support WHS and RTW audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with WHS legislation and ISO standards
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including WorkCover and regulatory bodies.
- Analyse WHS data, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance WHS systems and processes
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, aged care requirements and organisational standards
- Implement WHS & RTW policies, relevant processes and procedures to align with legal, ethical and regulatory standards.
You will Thrive in this role if
You are a collaborative and solutions-focused WHS professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to influence positive safety outcomes. You bring a balance of technical expertise, commercial thinking, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels. You will also:
- Hold a Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health and Safety, or related field.
- Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in WHS and RTW field.
- Have a strong working knowledge of Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Have experience applying best-practice WHS frameworks, including risk management and the Hierarchy of Controls, ideally within aged care or a similar complex environment.
- Possess strong analytical skills with experience in WHS metrics, reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Are highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Hold or willing to obtain all required compliance checks
Belonging Starts Here
We believe real care starts with real belonging. That means creating a workplace where everyone - no matter their background, culture, or story - feels seen, respected, and safe to be themselves.
We welcome applications from First Nations people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Your story matters here.
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If you’re passionate about finding great people, building strong partnerships and shaping a workforce that supports older Australians to live well, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us grow a brighter future for our community.
"We proudly work across the lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi), Turrbal, Yuggera, Darumbal, Butchulla (Batjala) & Taribelang Bunda peoples, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace for all."
