Safety Partner

Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Safety Partner
Location: Supporting services across Western Australia, with 1 day based at the East Victoria Park Centre Support Office and a minimum of 1 day onsite at services
Employment Type: 12 month fixed term - Full-time

At Goodstart, safety isn’t a policy — it’s who we are.

As a Safety, Health & Wellbeing Partner, you’ll be the trusted first point of contact supporting our centres and people leaders with timely, practical advice that keeps our people safe, supported and well. Working in a purpose-driven organisation, you’ll help turn complex safety requirements into clear, confident action that makes a real difference every day.

Your Impact:
In this role, you will:
* Be the first point of contact for Safety, Health and Wellbeing enquiries across Goodstart
* Provide clear, practical and timely advice aligned to policies, procedures and legislation
* Support and coordinate incident management and investigations, gathering accurate information and engaging internal specialists
* Ensure legislative compliance, including reporting, notifications and maintaining key registers
* Help Goodstarters understand safety requirements by making the complex simple
* Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, themes and opportunities to strengthen safety outcomes
* Build positive, respectful relationships that reinforce safety as part of being a Goodstarter

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 (As negotiated with Management)
* Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
* Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
* Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
* Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
* Free annual flu shot (optional)
* Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
* 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.

You’ll bring to the table:
* Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Workplace Health & Safety legislation
* Work Health Safety Diploma or higher with sufficient work experience
* Experience providing safety advice in a complex, people-focused environment
* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate policy into clear, user-friendly guidance
* High attention to detail with strong case management, organisation and prioritisation skills
* Experience in a social enterprise, education or health setting (highly regarded)
* Experience in Early Childhood Education (desirable, not essential)
* Current WA Working with Children Check

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.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

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.
To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44421652