Senior Work Health & Safety Business Partner

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 234,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,400, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You'll Love This Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Work Health and Safety (WHS) team at a pivotal stage in the City of Stirling's WHS journey. As a trusted business partner, you will work closely with leaders and operational teams to drive meaningful change, strengthen WHS capability, and embed proactive safety practices across the organisation.

You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, support continuous improvement initiatives, and make a tangible contribution to ensuring our people return home safe and well every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identifying opportunities to improve WHS systems, processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Partnering with Business Units to develop and implement practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that meet legislative and organisational requirements.
• Supporting leaders to translate WHS strategy into effective operational practices and sustainable outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and influencing positive WHS performance across all levels of the organisation.
• Facilitating a proactive and preventative approach to WHS through coaching, engagement, education, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing expert WHS advice and pragmatic risk management solutions to support informed decision-making.
• Coaching and mentoring leaders to enhance WHS capability, accountability, and compliance.
• Leading incident investigations, identifying contributing factors and root causes, and ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitoring contractor WHS performance and supporting compliance with legislative, contractual, and organisational requirements.
• Responding to complex WHS enquiries and delivering professional, customer-focused stakeholder support.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety and professional expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory, business partnering, or consultancy role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to drive growth in positive safety behaviour and organisational change.
• Experience working within operational and frontline environments.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary WHS legislation, risk management principles, and industry best practice.
• Experience monitoring and improving contractor WHS compliance and performance.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to identifying and managing complex WHS challenges.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options 

• Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support 

• Belong Here – DEI events, recognition programs, and celebrations 

Additional Information

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the City’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Monday 14th September 2026 11.59pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)
Questions? Contact Andy Jowett on (08) 9205 8850

Apply now: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.