Safety Partner

At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors living in our communities and those receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
Joining us means becoming part of a large, purpose‑driven organisation where your expertise and compassion genuinely make a difference.
We are seeking an experienced Safety Partner to join our team and provide WHS leadership across our operations in the Northern NSW Region.
This role can be based in Sydney, the Hunter Region, or Northern NSW with flexible work available.
In this trusted partnering role, you will drive injury prevention, operational compliance, and proactive risk management while supporting a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse workforce. Working closely with leaders, you will provide strategic, operational, and day-to-day WHS and injury management expertise that aligns with organisational priorities and values.
In this role you will:
Implement regional safety strategies aligned with operational risks and business priorities.Deliver targeted injury prevention initiatives and continuous improvement programs.Maintain and enhance the WHS Management System to ensure legislative and organisational compliance.Provide practical, risk-based WHS advice and support across operations.Monitor safety performance and implement interventions to reduce incidents and injuries.Promote a positive safety culture through accountability, engagement, and proactive risk management.Coach and support operational leaders to build capability and achieve WHS objectives.Lead early intervention and return-to-work strategies to optimise recovery outcomes.Ensure emergency management preparedness and compliance across all sites.Partner with leaders to embed consistent, compliant, and effective WHS practices.
Our expectations are that you have:
Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety.An Allied Health qualification in Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).Demonstrated experience in a WHS, injury management, rehabilitation, or related role.Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and the ISO 45001 standard.Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, auditing, and risk management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to develop and present accurate WHS reports, metrics, and insights.Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.An interest in working within residential aged care and/or home care environments.A genuine appreciation for people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
RSL LifeCare offers the following benefits:
Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year through our not-for-profit status.Access to Maxxia Rewards, with discounts across hundreds of leading retailers.Fitness Passport membership.17.5% leave loading on annual leave.Opportunity to work for a respected organisation with a strong community focus and meaningful purpose.Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth.
Our commitment to diversity:
Our values guide everything we do: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One Team.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people across our community, particularly veterans, current and former ADF personnel, their families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and heard, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or disability.

It is a mandatory requirement for employees working in the aged care sector to hold a valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check, as required for the role. All clearances must be verified prior to commencement with RSL LifeCare.