Senior WHS Partner

Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; Strive for Something Greater

• Join Us and Make an Impact
• Drive real safety culture transformation across one of Australia's largest not-for-profit health networks.
• Collaborate nationally with passionate leaders shaping a safer, more connected, and values-led workplace.

About St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA)

St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA) is a non-profit health organisation founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. We are renowned for industry-leading research, education, and the delivery of exceptional and compassionate care.

We're shaping the future of health and aged care-supporting people with life-changing care, wherever and whoever they are. With more than 30,000 dedicated staff across NSW, QLD, and Victoria, we deliver on our vision that every person is served with excellence, compassion, and dignity.

Our SVHA 2030 Strategy focuses on:

• Enhance Impact - continuously improving care and outcomes for patients, people, and our planet.
• Connect Care - working together to build "One St Vincent's" for an integrated future.
• Transform the System - partnering to shape a fairer and more sustainable health and aged care system.

About the Role

The Senior Work Health & Safety Partner plays a key role in supporting the delivery of our safety strategy across St Vincent's diverse portfolio.

This hands-on and strategic position partners with operational leaders to ensure the effective implementation of our WHS Management System. The role provides expert advice on WHS legislation, policies, and programs-driving safety excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You'll work closely with the National Director, WHS & Wellbeing, and local WHS teams to strengthen safety culture and enable our people to deliver outstanding care in a safe, supportive, and values-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on WHS legislation, policies, and best practice standards.
• Lead WHS audits, incident investigations (including ICAM), and gap analyses.
• Identify and drive safety initiatives that improve compliance and risk mitigation.
• Deliver competency-based WHS training and capability development programs.
• Partner with leaders to embed proactive risk management and safety culture.
• Review hazard and incident data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with HSRs, Committees, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support sites with accreditation readiness, safety assurance, and governance activities.

About You

You are an experienced and confident WHS professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven organisation. You combine strong technical capability with the ability to influence, coach, and drive change at all levels.

You will bring:

• Minimum Diploma in Work Health & Safety (Degree highly regarded).
• 5+ years' experience in WHS leadership within healthcare, aged care, or complex multi-site environments.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation, codes, and standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and coaching skills.
• ICAM Lead Investigator qualification and valid driver's licence.

Desirable:

• WHS Auditor qualification or Cert IV Training & Assessment.
• Experience managing WHS in large-scale health or community service organisations.

Why Choose St Vincent's

At St Vincent's, we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. You'll join a workplace built on trust, respect, and genuine care - where every voice matters and every contribution counts.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 p.a.
• Flexible work options and national exposure across multiple facilities
• A supportive, high-performing team and leadership committed to wellbeing
• Career growth through learning and professional development programs
• A meaningful role in an organisation driven by compassion and purpose

Our Values

Compassion | Justice | Integrity | Excellence

Our values guide every decision, every action, and every interaction - ensuring we continue to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients, residents, and people.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

For a confidential chat or to know more about the role, please contact James Tamblyn- National Director, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing via email at or Joshua-Talent Partner on

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. We will be assessing applications as they are received and may close the advert earlier than the listed closing date.

Mandatory Application Requirements

Please upload your responses to the Targeted Application Questions as a separate document in addition to your cover letter. Applications without completed responses will be considered incomplete and will not be progressed. Limit each response to 500 words.

1.Describe a time you led or supported the implementation of a Work Health & Safety initiative that significantly improved risk management or safety culture.

What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

2.How have you built effective relationships with senior leaders and operational teams to influence positive safety outcomes across multiple sites or departments?

Provide specific examples of strategies you used to gain engagement and drive change.

3.St Vincent's Health Australia is a mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, integrity, and excellence.

How would you apply these values in your approach to Work Health & Safety leadership and decision-making?

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