At Care Connect, we're passionate about supporting people to live independently at home. As a not-for-profit industry leader, our team-oriented and talented team enhances lives every day — and you can be part of it.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced WHS Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. This role plays a critical part in fostering a strong, proactive safety culture across a diverse workforce, including employees delivering care and services in client homes and across the community.
You'll partner with leaders and teams to provide expert advice, lead key initiatives, and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that keep our people safe and supported — wherever they work.
What You'll Do
Champion a proactive approach to injury prevention, safety, and wellbeing
Provide practical WHS guidance to both office-based and field teams
Develop, implement and continuously improve WHS policies, procedures and tools
Lead workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations
Lead workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations
Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance
Deliver engaging WHS training, education and resources
Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work plans
Contribute to and lead WHS and People & Culture initiatives and projects
To be successful, you will have:




Relevant WHS qualifications and demonstrated hands‐on experience
Proven ability to support a distributed, field‐based workforce
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A practical, solutions‐focused approach to safety and risk management
Experience in health, aged care or community services highly regarded
Tech‐savvy, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
A genuine passion for wellbeing and positive workplace culture
You'll also need Australian working rights, a Working with Children Check and a current Police Check (we can support you with this).
What's in it for You?
Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay
Flexible, hybrid working options and a supportive team culture
Career development opportunities and ongoing training
Wellbeing benefits including EAP, discounted health insurance and wellness products
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including First Nations peoples, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, mature-aged individuals, and people living with disability.
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📌 Whs Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Care Connect Group
📍 Melbourne