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About the Role

RSL LifeCare is seeking two experienced Safety & Recovery Partners to provide regionally aligned WHS leadership across its operations. This role drives injury prevention, operational compliance, and proactive risk management, supporting a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse workforce. You will partner closely with leaders to deliver strategic, operational, and day-to-day WHS and injury management support aligned with organizational priorities and values.

Responsibilities

Implement regional safety strategies aligned with operational risks and business priorities.
Deliver targeted injury prevention initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Maintain and enhance the WHS Management System to ensure legislative and organisational compliance.
Provide practical, risk-based WHS advice and support across operations.
Monitor safety performance and implement interventions to reduce incidents and injuries.
Promote a positive safety culture through accountability, engagement, and proactive risk management.
Coach and support operational leaders to build capability and achieve WHS objectives.
Lead early intervention and return-to-work strategies to optimise recovery outcomes.
Ensure emergency management preparedness and compliance across all sites.
Partner with leaders to embed consistent, compliant, and effective WHS practices.

Requirements

Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety.
Allied Health qualification in Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, or a related discipline.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
5–10 years' experience in a WHS, injury management, rehabilitation, or related role.
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and the ISO 45001 standard.
Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, auditing, and risk management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and present accurate WHS reports, metrics, and insights.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
An interest in working within residential aged care and/or home care environments.
A genuine appreciation for people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
A valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check, as required for the role.

Skills

WHS leadership
Injury prevention
Operational compliance
Risk management
WHS Management System
Incident investigation
Root cause analysis
Auditing
Communication
Stakeholder engagement
Relationship management
Emergency management preparedness

Location

Northern NSW – Toukley, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Ballina
Southern NSW – Nowra, ACT, Wagga Wagga, Merimbula, Tura Beach
North Sydney

Work Type

Regionally Based

Experience Level

5-10 years

Education Level

Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety
Allied Health qualification
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Salary/Compensations

Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year through our not-for-profit status.
Access to Maxxia Rewards, with discounts across hundreds of leading retailers.
Fitness Passport membership.
17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
Opportunity to work for a respected organisation with a strong community focus and meaningful purpose.
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth.

About the Company

RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors.
Vision of creating proud communities living their best lives.
Legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
A large, purpose-driven organisation.
RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT.
Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.

Equal Opportunity

Our values guide everything we do: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One Team.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people across our community, particularly veterans, current and former ADF personnel, their families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, valued and heard, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or disability.