WHSE Business Partner

About the Opportunity

Berendsen Fluid Power is seeking a dynamic WHSE Business Partner to join our team and become a key member of the national WHS team on a twelve-month contract (maternity-leave coverage).

This is a unique and diverse role working across multiple business operations within the Questas Group of companies.

You will contribute to the development and leading the implementation of the Safety (WHS) Management Strategy and System, actively coaching the businesses on how best to implement system requirements.

The role can be based in either Newcastle or Sydney with some travel focused on the East Coast capitals required.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 + Super.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Champion the Questas Home Safely Everyday philosophy.
• Actively working with business leaders to build their knowledge and understanding of their accountabilities and system requirements.
• Monitor and report on WHS performance, proactively identifying opportunities to improve through risk reduction strategies.
• Provide functional support and guidance to managers and the leadership team on safety performance, developments, and procedural and legislative requirements.
• Manage significant incident investigation, reporting and preventative action process.
• Working with the nominated Return to Work Partner, oversee claims management advice to manager and facilitate the timely, safe and durable return to work of injured employees.
• Actively support the business by ensuring that critical risks are identified, managed and appropriate risk management tools are utilised across the business.

Why Berendsen Fluid Power & Questas Group

• Work for an industry leader - we are at the forefront of hydraulic technology.
• Attractive salary package - because we think you deserve it.
• Be supported by a nationwide network of industry experts.
• Access to our benefits program including novated lease, staff discounts and salary packaging.
• Opportunities for career growth and development across our network of companies.
• An inclusive culture and access to our Women’s Lead Network (if applicable).
• A robust focus on work, health and safety through our "Home Safely Every day" program.

About You

• Degree or Diploma qualifications in Workplace Health, Safety or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
• Incident Causation Analysis Model (ICAM) Training (desirable).
• Relevant industry experience within a national or multi-site setting.
• Experience with working with multiple stakeholders and reporting lines.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong logical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth and practical working knowledge of Australian workplace health and safety management systems and standards as well as Workers Compensation principles and practices.

About Us

Berendsen Fluid Power Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest, provider of hydraulic solutions and services, with an in-house engineering and design division, an ISO 9001 accredited manufacturing facility, and a nationwide network of world-class repair and service centres capable of providing an integrated service for the full lifecycle of hydraulic systems.

Berendsen operates ten fully equipped repair centres across five states, with a combined workshop floor area over 20,000 m2, supporting Australian industry for over 30 years.

For further information about the benefits of working with Berendsen Fluid Power, please visit www.berendsen.com.au/about-us/careers.

Berendsen Fluid Power is part of Questas Group. Questas Group operates throughout Australia with 850+ employees over 35 sites.

Questas is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace and ensuring everyone goes Home Safely Every day.

Ready to take the next step?

APPLY NOW or for enquiries, please contact us via recruitment@questas.com.au.