Hi there! We’re Five Good Friends.
We’re an approved aged care and NDIS service provider helping our Members (others call them clients) live vibrantly in their own homes. We wrap a care team around them and their families, supported by innovative software that coordinates in the background—so our teams can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care.
We’re proud to be a place where purpose meets impact. Every day, our work contributes to helping people live their best lives, and that starts with our people.
About
the Role
We’re looking for an
experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner to help shape and
strengthen how we support the health, safety and wellbeing of our people across
Five Good Friends.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone
who is passionate about creating safe, healthy and supportive workplaces.
Partnering closely with leaders and teams across the business, you’ll provide
trusted WHS advice, drive continuous improvement initiatives and help
strengthen a positive safety culture across Five Good Friends.
Alongside leading key safety initiatives and
supporting day-to-day WHS activities, you’ll also play an important role in
enhancing employee wellbeing. From developing practical frameworks and
improving processes to delivering meaningful wellbeing initiatives, you’ll help
create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and able to
thrive.
This is a part-time role, ideally 3 days
per week, with flexibility for 4 days for the right candidate.
What
You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll be leading the ongoing
development of our WHS framework, systems and processes, ensuring they remain
practical, effective and fit for a growing business.
- You’ll be providing trusted WHS
advice, managing incidents and risks, and supporting compliance across the
organisation.
- You’ll be identifying trends and
opportunities through reporting and insights, helping drive continuous
improvement and informed decision-making.
- You’ll be evolving our approach
to employee wellbeing, delivering initiatives that support our people to thrive
both at work and beyond.
About
You
You’re passionate about
creating workplaces where people feel safe, supported and empowered to do their
best work. You bring a collaborative approach, strong influencing skills and a
genuine commitment to making a positive impact.
You’ll
Also Bring
- Demonstrated experience in WHS, injury
management, wellbeing or a similar role, supported by relevant
qualifications and/or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong knowledge of WHS principles, with the
ability to provide practical, people-focused advice and support.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach,
with the confidence to work independently while building strong
relationships across the business.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive matters with
professionalism, empathy and discretion.
A
Bonus If You Have
- Return to Work Coordinator accreditation.
- Experience managing workers’ compensation
claims and supporting return-to-work outcomes.
- Training or experience in psychosocial risk
management, Mental Health First Aid, or other wellbeing-related
disciplines.
What’s in It for You
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact
in a role where your expertise, ideas and initiative will help shape and
strengthen the safety, health and wellbeing of our people. You’ll enjoy the
autonomy to lead and influence change, while being supported by a collaborative
People Team that’s passionate about creating a great employee experience.
- You’ll enjoy a hybrid work environment, combining office connection with
work-from-home flexibility.
- Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle.
- $500 yearly wellness allowance to spend on anything that helps you feel good outside of work.
- Extra time off – after 2 years, you’ll earn an extra day of annual leave each year. You can also buy more leave if you’d like.
- Free, confidential counselling through our Sonder Program.
- Parental leave support – we top up wages for eligible caregivers, and primary caregivers get extra super during their first year of unpaid leave.
- Extend our care to a loved one at a special rate. This family member will receive Care Managed services at Self Managed prices (values vary depending on circumstances).
- We’re a genuinely great place to work – our employee engagement scores are 17% above the industry average.
- Okinawa trip – after 5 years with us, we’ll send you to Japan to visit the community that inspired Five Good Friends. Flights, hotel and transfers are all covered.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like
you, click the apply button and follow the prompts. Please include your CV and
a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role is a great
fit.
Please, no external recruiters or agencies.
