WHS Business Partner

Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.


Position Details

• Full Time, Permanent Position
• Classification: SCHADS Level 7 with a salary range of $124,863 - $130,100 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Preston VIC (however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered)

About your new role

The WHS Business Partner will apply a business partnering approach in supporting all aspects of the WHS function to promote a strong culture of safety, wellbeing and prevention and ensure that Neami meets all Health and Safety legislative requirements and is compliant with all state WHS and OHS Acts.

The role will build collaborative partnerships with leaders, managers, health & safety representatives (HSRs) and work to provide expert advice on all aspects of Health and Safety with a focus on Psychosocial Risks and Hazards and promote a healthy and safe workplace.

About Neami National

We’re Neami. We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.

We’re proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.

Values

Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate. They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.

• Connecting
• Collaborating
• Learning
• Belonging

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Organisational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or similar field.
• 5+ years’ work experience in a WHS Business Partner role or transferable skills in a similar position.
• Working knowledge of Australian Work, Health and Safety legislation, WHS Systems and ability to interpret and provide advice on such legislation.
• Advanced communication skills, including excellent written and report writing skills, and the ability to craft and tailor written communications for a range of audiences.
• Experience in the design, implementation and review of WHS development programs and successful delivery of WHS projects.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Australian working rights

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave
• Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (please select the paperclip icon in the top right-hand corner).

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the ‘Apply’ button where you will need to create a username and password
• Upload your resume and cover letter.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Shilo Rees, Senior Manager People Capability Culture and Safety – shilo.rees@neaminational.org.au

If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We’re passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.

If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email careers@neaminational.org.au for assistance.

Applications Close: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement.