Head of Safety, Health and Wellbeing

5 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

**Head of Safety, Health & Wellbeing**

Lead with impact to protect, support and empower communities.

At Affinity Education, safety isn’t just a requirement — it’s the foundation for trust, wellbeing and excellence across our Centres and Centre Support Office. We’re looking for a visionary Head of Safety, Health & Wellbeing to set the strategic direction for our safety-first culture, ensuring every child, family and team member thrives physically, psychologically and culturally.

In this role, you’ll shape organisational safety standards that go beyond compliance, instilling confidence at every level. You will:

- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) legislation and childcare sector regulations.
- Design and embed a Safety, Health & Wellbeing strategy in collaboration with Operations leaders.
- Lead proactive risk management practices, monitor compliance performance, and drive continuous safety improvement.
- Oversee incident management, investigations, corrective actions and workers compensation claims.
- Champion wellbeing programs that strengthen workforce resilience, engagement and retention.
- Provide training, tools and resources for leaders to foster psychological safety, risk awareness and confident incident response.
- Partner with regulators, insurers, families and community bodies to uphold the highest safety standards in the sector.

Your leadership will ensure our centres remain safe, trusted environments while empowering our people to actively contribute to the wellbeing of their communities.

**What You’ll Bring**
- Extensive experience in leadership in multi-site, regulated environments (childcare, education, health, aged care preferred).
- Proven expertise in WHS, (NQF compliance desirable), incident management and wellbeing strategy delivery.
- Strong ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels.
- Data-driven mindset with capability to monitor and improve safety performance metrics.
- Role modelling of values-based leadership, integrity and confidentiality.
- Degree or Diploma in WHS, Risk or related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable).
- Working With Children Check / Blue Card (required).

**Why Choose Affinity?**

When you join Affinity, you become part of a values-driven organisation where safety, wellbeing and inclusivity underpin everything we do.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible working arrangements tailored for balance and wellbeing.
- Professional development opportunities to grow your career at every stage.
- 50% discount on childcare gap fees.
- A collaborative, supportive culture committed to your success.

**Our Commitment**

Affinity Education is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to child safety, diversity and creating safe, inclusive practices for all our people, children and families. We take a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

**Ready to Make an Impact?**

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