Salary: $129,000.00 - $134,000.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Redfern, NSW
Job Category: Health Safety and Facilities

What We Do

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs. This is why our purpose, 'to create belonging' drives our commitment to build a team where diversity, inclusion and connection are at the heart of what we do. As a leading not-for-profit community housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, we continue to invest in our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by our values – We Care, We Create, We Connect – we've built an inclusive workplace by caring for one another, creating and sharing new ideas, and connecting authentically every day, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we connect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences. If this role excites you but you're not sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your passion and potential matter. Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.

What We Offer

- Competitive package – 35-hour work week with competitive, above Award pay and 17% annual leave loading
- NFP salary packaging – Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings
- High-growth environment – Real opportunities to grow your career with a focus on internal promotions, inhouse learning and development and study assistance support




- Health and wellbeing benefits - Corporate discounts with Flare for everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program, access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave and 3 days bonus annual leave
- Agile and innovative work practices – Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and contemporary, well-located offices close to public transport

Job Description

About the role and about you

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Business Partner to join our Safety Operations team and play a critical role in strengthening our safety culture, supporting our people, and ensuring the highest standards of workplace health and safety across the organisation. Reporting to the Director, Safety Operations, you will lead the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of SGCH's Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System across a diverse, multi-site operational environment. You'll partner closely with leaders, employees, contractors, and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, ensure legislative compliance, and embed a proactive approach to safety. To succeed in this role, you will be a strategic thinking safety professional with hands-on operational experience and passion to make meaningful impact across our organisation. This is a permanent role, with hybrid work arrangements available and requires travel across all SGCH office locations as required.

Duties

- Lead the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of SGCH's WHS Management System




- Partner with leaders to identify, assess and control risks across workplaces, residential properties and contractor activities.
- Develop and strengthen contractor safety assurance frameworks, audits and performance monitoring processes.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and assurance activities across multiple locations.
- Analyse safety performance data and use insights to drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.
- Design and deliver engaging WHS training, communication and capability-building initiatives.
- Chair the Health and Safety Committee and contribute to strong safety governance and reporting.
- Manage end-to-end incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Provide expert WHS advice that supports informed decision-making and legislative compliance.

Essential Criteria

Desired Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or equivalent experience, with strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in a WHS role within a complex, multi-site or operational environment, with exposure to diverse risk settings (e.g. property, field-based or contractor-heavy environments).
- Strong experience in contractor safety management, including onboarding, compliance oversight, performance monitoring, and integration into operational safety systems.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, interpret WHS data, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proven capability in incident investigation, risk assessment, and WHS systems management, including the application of structured methodologies and continuous improvement approaches.

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📌 Health and Safety Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 SGCH
📍 New South Wales