At St Basil's, our mission is to enrich the lives of older people with dignity, compassion, and connection. As a not-for-profit organisation delivering care acrossfour residential aged care homes, home and community services, and vibrant day centres, we know that the heart of exceptional care lies in our people.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive WHS Specialist who is passionate about strengthening safety, wellbeing, and compliance across a diverse and regulated care environment.
This role is ideal for a WHS professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing culture, and delivering practical safety solutions that support both people and service outcomes.
You will work closely with leaders and teams across residential care, community services, and corporate functions, helping to embed a strong safety mindset while ensuring legislative compliance and continuous improvement.
This is a role with visibility, impact, and scope, suited to an experienced WHS practitioner who can operate strategically while remaining hands on and connected to operational realities.
What You Will Lead
Champion a positive Safety and Wellbeing culture across the organisation
Act as the primary WHS contact and trusted advisor to leaders and teams
Provide WHS business partnering support aligned with organisational strategy
Own and deliver the organisation's WHS and Workers Compensation frameworks
Lead and support WHS Committees, including chairing meetings and recording minutes
Manage WHS activities including hazard and incident investigations, inspections,



corrective and preventative actions, and compliance obligations
Oversee the management of Workers Compensation claims and rehabilitation outcomes in conjunction with insurers
Deliver WHS training, including needs analysis, delivery, and participation management
Develop, review, and implement WHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet legislative and organisational requirements
Conduct workplace audits and inspections and support leaders to implement improvement actions
Analyse and report on WHS performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Partner with the Chief People Officer and the HR team to lead WHS cultural initiatives and best practice outcomes
Contribute to broader People, Engagement & Culture initiatives as required
About You
You are a knowledgeable and confident WHS practitioner with the ability to influence at all levels, build strong working relationships, and navigate complex, regulated environments with credibility and professionalism.
You combine strong technical WHS expertise with a team-oriented, business partnering approach and are passionate about creating workplaces where people feel safe, supported, and engaged.
You Bring:




Demonstrated experience in a WHS role within a complex or multi-site organisation
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, and compliance requirements
Experience developing and implementing WHS policies, systems, and frameworks
Proven ability to lead WHS cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong consulting, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Highly developed communication skills with a service oriented mindset
The ability to partner effectively with leaders and employees at all levels
Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety or a related field
Experience in aged care, health, disability, or another regulated sector (highly regarded)
Why St Basil's
A role with meaningful impact on safety, wellbeing, and workforce sustainability
Opportunity to influence WHS outcomes across diverse service streams
A values driven organisation where care, dignity, and respect guide everything we do
A supportive and collaborative People, Engagement & Culture team
Genuine commitment to culture, employee experience, and continuous improvement
Not for profit salary packaging benefits
A stable organisation with strong purpose and community impact
Make a Real Impact
If you are passionate about workplace health and safety, thrive on partnering with leaders, and want to contribute to an organisation that genuinely values its people and the care they provide, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Whs Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 St. Basil'S Nsw/Act
📍 New South Wales