Work Health Safety Partner

The Opportunity
Newcastle Anglican has a great opportunity for a professional WHS Business Partner to join the team. In this role, you will support effective risk management practices focused on Health and Safety across all areas of the organisation including, Anglican Care, Samaritans, Schools and the diocese. You will have the opportunity to identify continuous improvement opportunities through analysis of hazard and incident data.

This is a Full-Time Permanent opportunity.

Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Newcastle Anglican, we don't just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support

Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.

Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.

Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.

Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.

Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.

Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide Health and Safety support and advice in line with legislative and policy requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Health and Safety policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, and guides.
• Support the functioning of the Health and Safety Committee across Newcastle Anglican
• Review, update, and maintain Health and Safety systems.
• Risk management and assessment through identifying and assessing workplace hazards and risks.
• Facilitating emergency plans, accident prevention, and promoting safety training plans
• Motivate, coach and mentor our employees to assist with embedding a positive safety culture.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Director in relation to regulatory notifications and inspections.
• Facilitate incident/accident investigations processes where required and analysis to identify issues, potential systemic issues and control improvements.
• Establish meaningful partnerships and support business operations to proactively identify hazards.
• Support the development of safety inductions for all new personnel.
• Support the development of WHS education programs, ensuring they remain up to date and relevant.
• Provide data, identify trends and assist with reporting on Health and Safety to various levels in the organisation including management, Health and Safety Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Newcastle Anglican Corporation Board and the Diocesan Council. regulatory notifications and inspections.

About you?

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or demonstrated experience in that field.
• Current drivers' licence
• A current Working with Children check (with clearance to work with children)
• National Police Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the WHS legislation, its application and managing those requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS Act and regulations
• High level competency and experience in the provision of managing WHS programs of work.
• Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications
• Demonstrated operational experience within WHS environment.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing WHS programs of work in aged care, disability, community services or school environments is highly desirable.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

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You must have the right to live and work in Australia.