Work Health & Safety Business Partner

Make a meaningful impact on safety in a complex, purpose-driven environment

At Berry Street Yooralla, safety is central to everything we do — for the children, young people, families, carers and employees we support.

Formed through the coming together of Berry Street and Yooralla, our organisation brings over 240 years of combined experience supporting people with disability and those impacted by trauma, violence, abuse and disadvantage. Together, we are committed to upholding human rights and creating a future where everyone can live a safe, fulfilling life with dignity.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen safety across diverse and complex service environments, including disability, child and family services, and settings where occupational violence risks are present.

The Opportunity

• Melbourne, Wurrundjeri Country
• Full Time, Permanent role
• Flexible hybrid environment – minimum 2 days per week in the office
• $120K + super + salary packaging

As a Work Health and Safety Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, partnering across the organisation to embed a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture.

You will play a key role in influencing decision-making, improving systems and practices, and supporting leaders and frontline teams to effectively manage risks and respond to incidents.

In this role, you’ll regularly engage with teams across sites, support risk assessments, lead investigations, and deliver practical, people-centred safety solutions that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

WHS Strategy & Compliance

• Support and continuously improve the WHS management system and prevention-focused strategy
• Ensure compliance with Victorian OHS legislation and regulatory requirements
• Monitor performance and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making

Risk Management & Prevention

• Identify and assess workplace risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Lead proactive initiatives (e.g. ergonomics, wellbeing, occupational violence prevention)
• Provide expert advice on emerging and systemic risks

Incident & Injury Management

• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Support regulatory responses, including WorkSafe matters
• Partner on return-to-work and recovery outcomes

Coaching & Capability Building

• Coach leaders to strengthen safety leadership and accountability
• Deliver WHS training and build capability across the organisation
• Support Health and Safety Representatives to be effective in their roles

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with leaders, HR and external stakeholders to embed WHS in operations
• Represent the organisation in relevant external forums and networks

About You

You are a confident and collaborative WHS professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering with leaders to drive meaningful change.

You will have:

• Bachelor's degree qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, OHS/WHS or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS within large, complex and/or multi-site organisations
• Strong working knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Proven capability in incident investigation, risk management, and implementing corrective actions
• Experience influencing and coaching leaders to build positive safety culture and accountability
• Exposure to occupational violence, psychosocial risk, or community services settings (highly regarded)
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Our Benefits

• 17.5% leave loading to make your time off more rewarding
• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted. Please note applications will be reviewed and assessed as received.

Any queries please contact Samantha Cucuzza - Head of Workplace Health and Safety on Samantha.Cucuzza@yooralla.com.au

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.