Workplace Safety Business Partner

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Introduction:
At Gowrie NSW, we are committed to excellence and making a lasting impact on children’s lives. We believe that children should be active participants in society, empowered to make a positive contribution in their communities. To achieve this, we need a safe, supportive, and thriving workplace for our people - and that’s where you come in.

Description:
About the Role:
The Workplace Safety Business Partner will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong safety culture across Gowrie NSW. You will provide operational Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) support throughout the employee lifecycle, lead initiatives to enhance safety, and ensure compliance with legislative frameworks.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner with leaders and teams to design and implement WHS strategies, manage incidents, and champion best practices that keep our people safe and engaged.

This is a 12-month Part-time contract with a hybrid arrangement (2 days office, 1 day WFH) and monthly site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement WHS frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with best practice and legislation.
• Provide expert advice and hands on support to leaders and team members on safety risk management and compliance.
• Monitor and report on WHS metrics and trends to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and contractors.
• Deliver training and education programs, including inductions and toolbox talks.
• Identify and monitor critical safety risks and implement appropriate controls.
• Champion organisational safety risk awareness and adherence to processes.
• Regularly communicate safety themes to all team members, including hazards & incident trends, and updated procedures, to ensure awareness and compliance.
• Support development of learning programs focused on workplace health and safety.
• Ensure accurate and timely record maintenance of the Safety Management System (Folio).
• Conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate and support leaders and team members to enhance their skills and confidence in effectively implementing Gowrie NSW's workplace health, safety, and wellbeing practices and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualification in Workplace Health & Safety.
• Proven experience leading WHS initiatives in a similar organisation.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and WHS systems.
• Ability to travel regionally.
• Experience in a regulated environment or the early education sector (highly desirable)
• Working with geographically dispersed sites (desirable)

Why Gowrie NSW?

At Gowrie NSW, our commitment to excellence and positive change has been recognised with the prestigious Best Workplace Award 2025 and the Change Champion Award 2025. These honours reflect our dedication to creating an inspiring and supportive environment for both our team and the children we serve. Join us to be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in people, culture, and safety.

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Gowrie NSW is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.