Role: Safety, Health and Wellbeing Partner

Location: Flexible - Role can be based at any of our Head Offices (Murarrie in Brisbane, Port Melbourne in Melbourne or Alexandira in Sydney)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We're Goodstart

At Goodstart, we're all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can't do that without great people! From our centre directors, to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day. 

We're Goodstart - a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life.

We are looking for a Safety, Healthand Wellbeing Partner who will be responsible for providing safety, health and wellbeing advice to Goodstarters and people leaders. They are the first point of call for our centres enabling them to respond to the health, safety wellbeing needs of our people. They use established processes, procedure and practices to manage incidents and provide consistent, timely advice to Goodstarters ensuring that we meet our safety commitments. They take the complex and help make it simple. 

Your Impact: 

• Responding to enquiries and incidents raised by Goodstarters across the organisation by leveraging established organisation policies, procedures and practices.

• Undertake incident investigations including gathering of information in line with agreed procedures.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities on incidents or injuries in line with legislative requirements and timeframes.

• Support the network with hazard identification and risk assessments.

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to the Network on health and safety matters.

• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to centre staff and operations on their roles and responsibilities 

• Provide end to end management of infectious diseases including engagement of Public Health Authorities in each jurisdiction. 

• Support the review and development of the safety policy and procedure framework.

What Goodstart can offer you: 

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs 

• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay 

• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%) 

• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA 

• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more. 

• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes 

• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years. 

• Be a part of a team and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion and purpose 

• Regular social events at our head office location 

• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families 

You’ll bring to the table: 

• Demonstrated understanding and application of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation

• Cert 4 in WHS or equivalent demonstrated experience

• Experience working in a social enterprise, education or health sector. 

• Experience answering and responding to a high volume of phone calls and email enquiries. 

• Effectively manages new and unexpected events and demonstrates the ability to determine when to escalate issues.

How to apply 

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. 
 
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. 

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au  

 
Supporting our people and protecting our children 

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.  

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. 

Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time