WHS Business Partner
- Location:
- Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 3rd March 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2984121
- Flexible working
- Growth Opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team
WHS Business Partner, perm role based in Sydney CBD
Your new company
This organisation is a large, multi‑site healthcare and services provider with a national footprint and a diverse operational environment. Due to continued growth and organisational transformation, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Safety Business Partner to join the HR team and play a key role in the uplift of WHS capability across approximately 250 sites.
This is a newly created position, offering the chance to build and influence safety frameworks within a complex, fast‑paced organisation. The role will work closely with HR, operational leaders, external safety partners and subject-matter experts. A hybrid work model is offered following a settling-in period of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Your new role
As the Safety Business Partner, you will partner with clinical and non‑clinical leaders to drive a proactive, risk‑based safety culture. You will provide hands‑on safety advice, support compliance, and help uplift WHS capability across a varied healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Integrate safety into operational planning and decision-making.
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Provide insights and recommendations using safety data and trends.
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Support compliance with WHS legislation and industry standards.
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Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and workplace inspections.
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Assist with audits, assurance activities and responses to regulatory notices.
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Promote early incident reporting and support the investigation process.
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Lead or assist with investigations of injuries, near misses and high‑potential events.
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Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored
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Review incident and ergonomic reports and identify risk trends.
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Assist leaders in managing psychosocial hazards including fatigue, workload, trauma exposure and occupational violence.
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Contribute to wellbeing, resilience and mental health initiatives. Prepare safety reports for leadership forums and committees.
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Maintain policies, procedures and frameworks.
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Support accreditation, audit processes and WHS reporting requirements.
What you'll need to succeed
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Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Occupational Health, Risk Management or related field.
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Demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory or safety partnering role.
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Strong understanding of WHS legislation and risk management principles.
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Experience leading or supporting incident investigations.
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Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
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Desirable
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Experience in healthcare, clinical, laboratory or multi‑site environments.
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ICAM or equivalent investigation training.
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Return-to‑Work certification (or willingness to obtain).
What you'll get in return
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Opportunity to shape and build elements of the WHS function.
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Exposure to a highly varied, national operational environment.
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Support from external safety specialists and internal HR team.
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Hybrid working model (after onboarding period).
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Competitive salary package and career growth opportunities.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au
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