Job Description

About Us

Forward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or similar related health conditions. We are driven to make a brighter and more positive future for our community by supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live their best life. As an organisation we are looking for people who take pride in their work and are committed to excellence.

BrightSky Australia is the social enterprise of Forward Ability Support and services the ageing and disability sector with medical consumables and equipment across Australia to the home, businesses and government. All profits go towards supporting Forward's community programs.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced WHS Business Partner to help shape and strengthen safety across our organisation. In this role, you’ll be at the centre of driving a positive safety culture, improving systems, and ensuring our people go home safe every day.

You’ll work closely with leaders and teams across the organisation, providing practical, hands-on support across WHS, injury management, and return-to-work. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to influence safety strategy, manage complex claims, and support workforce capability through training and development initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and improving WHS systems, processes, and safety frameworks
• Partnering with leaders to provide practical WHS advice and support
• Identifying and managing workplace risks across services and sites
• Managing incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions
• Driving workers’ compensation and return-to-work (RTW) outcomes
• Supporting early intervention and safe return-to-work planning
• Monitoring claims trends and improving WHS performance outcomes
• Delivering WHS training and supporting capability across teams
• Supporting emergency preparedness and workplace safety initiatives
• Embedding WHS into organisational change, projects, and operations

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety (Diploma or higher preferred)
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in WHS, workers’ compensation, and injury and risk management
• Confidence managing RTW plans and complex workers' compensation claims
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret WHS data and trends
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement WHS systems, policies, and procedures
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Return to Work Coordinator certification (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or experience delivering WHS training

Benefits:

• Supportive Work Culture: leaders who share the same vision; Teams that share the same goal - work towards a brighter, positive future for the spinal cord injury community
• Hybrid Work: flexible work arrangements to WFH and our Newington office to help promote work life balance
• Salary Packaging: Not for Profit benefits up to $15,900 - lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay
• Convenient Location: Office in Newington and Ferguson Lodge in Lidcombe with good public transport and parking options
• Employee Assistance Program: access professional counselling, health and safety resources for you and your immediate family

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Forward Ability Support is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.