Introduction:
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Location: Melbourne

Employment type: Fixed term 12 month contract – Full Time

Salary: $114,933 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging

Make a difference where it matters most

At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.

Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.

Why you will love working with us

Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.

Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Description:
About the role

You’ll play a vital role in shaping and delivering HCA’s health, safety, and wellbeing strategy. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you will be a trusted partner across the business—coaching leaders, embedding best-practice systems, and driving a culture where people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Key responsibilities include:
Developing and embedding safe work procedures and compliance frameworks.
Designing and delivering engaging safety and wellbeing training.
Monitoring and investigating safety incidents, coaching managers on corrective actions.
Coordinating proactive health and wellbeing initiatives, return-to-work programs, and Workcover claims.
Supporting voluntary safety roles (e.g., Emergency Wardens, First Aid Officers, HSRs).
Leading communications, audits, and wellbeing programs that enhance both physical and mental health.

View the position description here.

About the team

The Transformation group drives organisational innovation, change management, and continuous improvement across Housing Choices Australia. It leads initiatives designed to enhance operational effectiveness, streamline service delivery, and build capacity to adapt to evolving housing demands and technological advancements. This group ensures the organisation remains agile and responsive, well-positioned to meet future challenges and opportunities.

Skills and Experiences:
About you

You will have:
A minimum Diploma-level qualification in Safety (auditor qualifications desirable).
Experience across office-based and/or site-based safety environments (property, housing, maintenance, local government or similar).
Strong skills in investigations, risk management, and safety systems.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building ability.
Experience in wellbeing and return-to-work programs.
A passion for embedding safety and wellbeing into workplace culture.

You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives.

Our values in action

Everything we do is guided by our shared values:
Putting people first – we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.
Working together – collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.
Doing the right thing – we act with integrity and accountability.
Acting boldly – we innovate to address current housing challenges.

We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.

Belong at Housing Choices

We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.

We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.

How to apply

Apply now! Applications close: 16 September 2025, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.

For further information, please contact Chelsea Isaacson, People & Culture Business Partner at (03) 8636 9408.

If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.

Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.

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