Workplace Health and Safety Lead Business Partner

Job Description

Workplace Health and Safety Lead Business Partner Full-time Role: Central Support Office Department: Operations Join MACSEYE as our Workplace Health and Safety Lead Business Partner , shaping a safe and healthy work environment across our organisation. In this crucial role, you will guide and implement WHS strategies, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and the well-being of our employees. Collaborating with leadership and operational teams, you’ll support the establishment of a safety-first culture within our growing network of early childhood and school-aged care programs. Why MACSEYE? Make a Real Impact: you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of children, supporting their development in a lively and supportive atmosphere. Supportive Team Environment: you will collaborate with a passionate and friendly team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education. Growth and Development: you have the opportunity to advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities in a thriving field. Job Description Lead WHS Implementation: Mentor others to effectively execute WHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices. Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and mitigate safety risks across MACSEYE’s services, including capital build projects and school facilities. Incident Management & Reporting: Support incident investigations, drive systemic improvements and ensure legal and internal reporting compliance. Wellbeing & Mental Health Programs: Design initiatives to promote staff mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Injury Management & Return to Work: Implement early intervention programs, injury management and RTW processes that prioritise outcomes for employees. Training & Awareness: Deliver safety training to build capability and foster a strong safety culture. Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) . Minimum 5 years’ experience in WHS, injury management, and compliance, preferably in education or community services. Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and safety systems. Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills to drive safety culture. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment. What’s in it for you? Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a generous salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Ongoing Training: Access continuous professional development and training. Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a welcoming, supportive workplace. Career Advancement: Explore opportunities for growth and advancement within our organisation. About MACSEYE MACSEYE is a pioneering organisation dedicated to establishing a network of early childhood and school-aged care programs across Melbourne Archdiocese. Our mission is to support every child in their journey to reach their full potential through programs that focus on holistic development, identity, health, and well-being. Guided by principles of child-centered care, collaboration, lifelong learning, and evidence-based decision-making, we partner with schools, parishes, and communities to foster a connected and supportive environment for children and their families. Join us at MACSEYE, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference. As a child safe organisation, MACSEYE prioritises the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care. We require applicants to undergo relevant child safety screening prior to appointment and for all employees to adhere to our child safe practices. We welcome applications from people from all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr