Senior WHS Partner at St Vincent's… · Sydney

Senior WHS Partner Location: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs Job Description: Better and fairer care.  Always. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been a leader in health and aged care for over 165 years. We are now embarking on an ambitious new vision, Bringing Care Home, which extends our world-class care beyond hospital walls and directly into the community. As part of this transformation, our Care at Home division is redefining how personal and accessible healthcare is delivered across the country. We are looking for a Senior WHS Partner who thrives on innovation and is passionate about ensuring safety excellence and thrives on innovation within the rapidly evolving Care at Home landscape. Reporting to the National Director, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing, you will step into a pivotal role where your expertise directly shapes a safer future for our growing workforce. You will mentor and inspire a dedicated team, serving as a high-level specialist on WHS legislation and complex safety programs. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond pure compliance and take a hands-on approach, driving the strategic and operational evolution of St Vincent’s safety maturity. This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in any of our Group Head Offices in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane on a hybrid working arrangement. A valid Drivers Licence and flexibility to work across multiple work sites is required for this role. Key responsibilities of the role: Mentor and provide guidance for a small national team of WHS Partners Provide expert WHS advice and technical support across all levels of the organisation Identify and implement initiatives to meet strategic objectives and improve risk mitigation controls Conduct audits, gap analyses, and investigations for significant incidents Foster collaborative relationships with HSRs, WHS Committees, and external regulators Develop safety work instructions, guidance material, and competency-based education programs Things that work for us: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a WHS role, ideally within a healthcare or similar complex industry Expert knowledge of WHS legislation, codes, standards, and industry practices Diploma of WHS and a WHS Incident Investigation qualification (e.g., ICAM) Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead a team effectively Highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects A valid Driver’s Licence and the flexibility to work across multiple work sites Things that work for you: See the direct impact of your work on our Care at Home services and frontline staff Competitive salary packaging options Discounted private health insurance Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us. Pre-Employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal Opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. How To Apply Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies. Closing Date: 29 May 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Additional Locations: NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs, QLD - Brisbane, CBD & Inner Suburbs