Work Health and Safety Advisor

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Story House Early Learning Full time

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Talent Acquisition Manager at Story House Early Learning

We are looking for a Work, Health and Safety Advisor to join our highly performing People and Culture team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. This is a role with real impact and has influence over safety practices that directly improve our people's work lives.

What You'll be doing

You'll be the go-to expert for WHS, return-to-work management, and Workers Compensation. Think of yourself as our workplace wellbeing champion, implementing processes, coaching managers, streamlining processes, and ensuring every Story House-er returns to work safely and confidently.

  • Own and refine our WHS processes, conduct audits, and keep us compliant and safety-first.
  • Lead return-to-work plans, working closely with injured team members, their managers, insurers, and stakeholders to get people back to meaningful duties.
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to problem-solve safety-related performance issues, address team impacts and support incident investigations with a bigger picture mindset.
  • Coordinate medical and safety support, including organising GP, physio appoints and specialist appointments in consultation with our insurers and Well@SHEL program.
  • Manage and report on work cover costs. Track, analyse and help drive premium reductions.
  • Champion physical and psychological safety, building awareness, promote safe practices, and create a culture where wellbeing comes first.
  • Research, source and arrange training in safety topics relevant to early learning and our services.
  • This role will support with other P&C tasks such as auditing, adhoc projects, & backfill of P&C team members when they are on leave.

This role is a stand alone role but there are no silos in our People & Culture team We thrive because we work together to solve problems and have an understanding of each other's role and the goals we are working towards as a team You might be working independently but we promise you will feel supported

Why You'll Love This Role

Based in Cannon Hill, you'll enjoy free parking, excellent public transport links, and easy access to great coffee shops and lunch spots. Plus, we offer hybrid work flexibility, with two days per week from home

What You'll Need

  • Proven experience in a similar WHS or injury management role.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS and workers' compensation legislation and practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, connect with others, and provide supportive, solutions-focused guidance.
  • A proactive mindset focused on identifying efficiencies and driving improvements.
  • Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Why Story House

At Story House Early Learning, our people truly are the heartbeat of our community. We believe your day-to-day experience should be filled with support, learning, laughter, and purpose. We see you. We hear you. And we can't wait to grow together.

  • Be part of a growing, private equity-backed early childhood education provider dedicated to delivering high quality care and learning experiences across Australia.
  • Thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and agility, where fresh ideas are valued.
  • Make a real impact in a fast-growing company that's shaping the future of early learning.
  • Develop your skills, take on exciting challenges, and enjoy a dynamic work environment, no two days are the same

Ready to play a vital role in making our services safer, healthier, and more connected?

Apply now and help shape the future of early learning, where care meets safety.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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