ASO7 - WHS Business Partner
Department for Education
Job reference: 842026 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
The WHS Business Partner (WHS BP) is responsible for the provision of expert Work, Health and Safety (WHS) knowledge and advice to education sites, partnerships and corporate divisions. The WHS BP will use WHS expertise and skills to build capacity and add value to sites while achieving performance in accordance with whole of government public sector targets. The WHS BP contributes to the development, implementation, coordination and review of the Safety Management System in consultation with executive leaders, site leaders, corporate business units and WHS unit. The WHS BP establishes effective business partnerships through strong customer engagement and coaching and, develops capacity while responding to operational needs. The WHS BP promotes a safety culture where people feel safe and supported.
Essential: Nil Desirable: An appropriate tertiary qualification in: Occupational Health and Safety Management, Risk Management or other related discipline OR Cert IV in WHS or relevant experience in a similar role
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
ASO7 $112,163 – 121,246 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Mark Noman, Lead WHS Business Partner, Work Health and Safety, via tel: (08) 82261361or email: Mark.Noman@sa.gov.au
Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. Applications close: 05/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - ASO7 - WHS BP - Position Description - March 2026..pdf - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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