Whs Business Partner

Full-time - Permanent

Camberwell, VIC

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life's stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

About the Role

The WHS Business Partner will work within workplace Health & Safety in partnership with Baptcare management and staff to contribute to organisational performance and employee engagement through assisting management and staff to become superior performers; and, when significant change is required, transforming the organisation in the achievement of new directions and goals.

The WHS Business Partner is a key role in the WHS Team whose primary purpose is to provide coaching, education and support to operational leaders in the effective execution of Baptcare's WHS Management System. Each WHS Business Partner works predominantly within a Business Unit. However, WHS Business Partners also support other areas Business Units/WHS Business Partners as required.

Key Duties

Assist operational leaders to execute WHS policies, standards, procedures, etc

Contribute to the continuous improvement of WHS policies, standards, procedures, etc

Provide specialist WHS support to the business

Support the execution of the WHS Business Plan

Support and facilitate WHS regulator interaction

Direct management of the WHS Advisor

Report WHS hazards, injuries and incidents (including near misses)

Act responsibly to protect your safety and the safety of others

Participate in and contribute to WHS improvement activities including inspections, audits and other view activities

Ensure tools, equipment, PPE and clothing are in a safe condition before use and report/fix any defects as appropriate

Actively participate in rehabilitation and return to work activities following any work-related injury

Comply with responsibilities under the WHS Management System and any reasonable instructions, including during emergency situations

Key Performance Indicators

Coaching, instructing and supporting operational leaders to effectively execute WHS policies, standards, procedures, etc. including but not limited to:
WHS consultation and issue resolution

Incident management and investigations

Delivery of activities and initiatives as required by the WHS business plan

Meeting lead and lag key WHS performance metrics as per WHS business plan

Effective management of internal stakeholder and external stakeholders to improve WHS performance

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in Work Health and Safety. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals. You are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

**You will ideally bring the following**:
Diploma level or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety

5+ years experience as a WHS Business Partner/Advisor

People management experience

The ability to travel to sites across Victoria as required

Satisfactory National Crime Check, renewed every three (3) years

Experience working in a multi-site employer environment

Knowledge of the Aged Care sector

COVID-19 Vaccinations per Baptcare's Vaccination Policy

Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle

Full and ongoing Right to Work in Australia

Current COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to obtain before commencement.

Willingness to obtain a Police Check through Baptcare.

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You'll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.

Hybrid working arrangements, attending the Camberwell office or sites as required.

Access to confidential counselling and support services.

Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal