work health and safety partner

1 day ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $98,478 - $104,165 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 702148

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Multiple full-time ongoing vacancies available

Remuneration: $98,478 - $104,165

Role Details:

Are you ready to take your WHS expertise to the next level? We have multiple Work Health and Safety Partner opportunities based in Adelaide, where you'll influence and inspire safer workplaces across the Department for Child Protection. These roles give you the chance to partner with leaders, shape safety culture, and embed strategies that make a genuine difference. If you're passionate about building safer, healthier, and more supportive workplaces, this is your opportunity to create real impact while driving innovation in WHS.

In this role, you will

  • Lead complex incident investigations and provide expert advice to stakeholders.
  • Partner with leaders to embed WHS strategies and mentor them in risk management.
  • Develop, review, and improve WHS systems, audits, and policies.
  • Monitor data, identify trends, and recommend strategic improvements.
  • Champion and promote safety culture through initiatives and communications.

To be successful

You are a trusted WHS professional who brings deep expertise and a proven ability to influence culture across complex organisations. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on knowledge, giving you the ability to solve complex safety challenges while guiding leaders across diverse business areas.

You are confident in engaging stakeholders, from the frontline to executive teams, and you know how to communicate in a way that inspires action. With your knowledge of WHS legislation and your commitment to creating safe and inclusive workplaces, you'll mentor, coach, and empower leaders to embed best practice every day.

If you are ready to use your expertise to lead, influence, and shape the future of safety, we encourage you to apply.

About the Business:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

What We Offer:

  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
  • Strong commitment to learning and development.
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
  • Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
  • Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Kyla Ormrod - Manager Safety & Wellbeing on or email:

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 14/10/2025 11:00 PM

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