OHS Senior Business Partner

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Senior Business Partner – Assurance for our Safety Governance and Assurance team.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm's culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the OHS Senior Business Partner – Assurance, your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the OHS quality assurance program and provide support to address identified audit improvement opportunities. Safety Champion knowledge will be an advantage.
• Collaborate with People Leaders across Chisholm where they are facilitating projects, providing expert OHS advice, guidance and support to ensure best practice and application of OHS statutory obligations.
• Maintain documents and records, as well as other compliance registers, ensuring governance adherence
• Support the development and review of documents relating to Chisholm's Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• Ensure timely resolution of non-compliance issues and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Provide information to OHS Leadership, for incidents requiring notification to the Regulator.
• Provide mentoring, direction and support to Chisholm management and employees in their understanding and application of OHS systems and processes.
• Provide timely advice and reports to Chisholm management and committees on HSW matters.
• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive OHS training and education in best practices for employee health and safety with Chisholm management and employees.·
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with People Leaders and employees across Chisholm.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well- proven competency in the provision of expert OHS management, quality management systems, or a related field in a complex, multi-risk environment.

Qualifications required for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field, or subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of knowledge, training, and experience.
• Certified Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (or higher) with the Australian Institute of Health & Safety or willingness to obtain certification ).

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne's southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check

Applications for this position close at 9am, Wednesday 09 June 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Sharon Bailey, Manager Safety Governance and Assurance (Interim) at [email protected]

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing [email protected].

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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