Senior Advisor, Workplace Safety – Wahroonga
- Up to $150,000 + Super
- Salary packaging, up to $15,900 living expenses $2,650 meal & entertainment, plus Novated Leasing available
- Flexible working including WFH
- Engaged and accessible executive and senior management team with a strong commitment to a safe and caring culture
- Opportunity to shape safety culture and systems in a large organisation
Advance Our Safe and Caring Culture
UPA has made significant progress in workplace safety over the past two years, including transforming our injury management practices, rolling out Protecht as our safety event management system, and developing our Workplace Safety and Workers' Compensation Strategic Framework 2025–2027. We're now ready for the next phase.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape how workplace safety evolves at UPA. You'll lead the modernisation of our WHS management system, developing contemporary policies, fit-for-purpose audit tools, and governance frameworks that support our commitment to a safe and caring culture for our workforce. With executive support and a clear 18–24 month roadmap, you'll build on existing foundations to create systems that can scale across our residential aged care, home care, and retirement living services.
We understand that protecting our people is fundamental to delivering quality care. If you're an aspirational safety professional ready to take established foundations to the next level, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the modernisation of UPA's WHS management system, developing contemporary policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Continue embedding Protecht as UPA's safety event management system and contribute to its ongoing development as the WHS subject matter expert
- Support and lead safety investigations, including structured root cause analysis on serious events, working collaboratively with the Workers' Compensation function
- Develop WHS reporting and dashboards to identify trends, inform decision-making, and track performance against strategic objectives
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on incident data, audit findings, and consultation feedback
- Design and implement fit-for-purpose environmental audit tools and workplace inspection regimes across diverse service environments
- Support UPA's safe and caring culture by partnering with leaders and workers to embed safe work practices and build WHS confidence at all levels
- Address psychosocial risks including occupational violence, fatigue, and exposure to distressing situations in aged care settings
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience in workplace health and safety with exposure to policy development, risk management, and compliance.
- Relevant WHS qualification (Diploma or higher) or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, including PCBU duties, consultation requirements, and Codes of Practice.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and developing effective corrective actions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
Highly Regarded:
- Experience in Health & Community Services (particularly aged care).
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 45003, or ISO 31000 frameworks.
- Experience developing WHS management systems, audit tools, or inspection regimes.
- Understanding of aged care sector regulatory requirements, including the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Bachelor's degree, Graduate Diploma in OHS/Risk Management, or Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001).
Why Work for UPA:
UPA is a values-driven aged care provider with over 80 years of history, guided by our values of Compassion, Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Inclusiveness. Our Workplace Safety and Workers' Compensation Strategic Framework 2025–2027 reflects our commitment to building a safe and caring culture where our people can thrive and deliver exceptional care to residents and clients.
As a registered provider under the Aged Care Act 2024, we understand that workforce safety is fundamental to quality care. We offer NFP salary packaging, flexible and hybrid working, an engaged and accessible executive team, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety outcomes.
This role reports to the Manager, Workers' Compensation & Workplace Safety and works closely with the broader People & Culture team.
You will also have access to:
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Access to a Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and the community
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
Pre-employment screening
The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.
- Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia.
Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
