WHS and Wellbeing Partner, People and Culture

The role

As the WHS and Wellbeing Partner you will drive programs of work and partner with various stakeholders with a focus on work health and safety strategies, regulatory and policy compliance and wellbeing programs.

The team

The Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services (ChES) division of APRA is integral to the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment, effective communication, and robust governance. The People Partner team is part of the broader People & Culture (P&C) team which forms part of ChES and focuses on developing strategies that enhance the employee experience, from compensation to leadership, engagement, inclusion, employee relations, safety, capability development and performance.

Key responsibilities

• In partnership with the CPO and Head of People Partners, develop the WHS and Wellbeing strategy, aligning with regulatory requirements and APRA requirements;
• Support the development and implementation of our Health, Safety and Wellbeing, focussed on maintaining a safe and healthy workplace;
• Ensure APRA’s adherence all relevant WHS laws, regulations, Codes of Practice and standards and its effective application in line with the APRA Code of Conduct and relevant policies;
• Provide expert guidance on health, safety and wellbeing issues, analyse data to detect trends and emerging risks and devise timely proactive strategies;
• Lead and coordinate WHS Committee ensuring engagement with the relevant Committee, stakeholders and coordinate/implement actions;
• Case management for all work and non-work-related injuries that have an impact on day-to-day work, ensuring effective and compassionate return-to-work processes; and
• Build strong relationships with Comcare and regulatory bodies, acting as the central point of contact.

About you

• Extensive experience in a WHS consultant or advisory role;
• Demonstrated skills and experience and proven capacity to lead the development and implementation of WHS strategies, programs and initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience managing complex WHS cases, with a strong understanding of claims management and WHS legislation;
• Experience in internal/external audit, coordinating WHS Committees and implementing actions;
• A forward planner with the ability to dive into detail to derive key insights from business reporting but also scan the horizon for emerging opportunities;
• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety legislation, regulatory environment, and market leading WHS practices; and
• Tertiary qualification in Health Science, Human Resources or a related discipline.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance.

About APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.