* Strategic & hands-on role for a collaborative safety leader
* Visible, key role in shaping & leading safety culture
* Flexible work options incl. hybrid work + paid 'wellbeing day' every quarter
BHC is an independent, not-for-profit developer, owner and manager of affordable and community housing. We provide affordable housing to vulnerable members of the community and have a clear growth mindset – we like to push the envelope and are working to significantly grow the provision of affordable housing to meet the real community need. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join us on that journey, to undertake meaningful work, and contribute to making a big difference!
The opportunity presents for an experienced, emotionally intelligent and collaborative Work Health & Safety professional to take end‐to‐end responsibility for the organisation's WHS function in a role that balances strategic input with practical, day‐to‐day delivery.
Positioned within the HR & WHS team and reporting to the HR Director, this stand‐alone role supports approximately 90 Queensland‐based staff and works closely with leaders and teams across the organisation. It offers visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to apply broad WHS experience in a way that is proportionate, pragmatic and aligned to BHC's purpose and operating context. The role sits within an organisation that is growing and actively evolving its WHS practices, with a focus on embedding practical, people‐centred approaches that support safe and sustainable work.
Primarily based in our modern offices at 333 Ann Street in central Brisbane (within easy walking distance of Central Station), the role includes some field‐based activity across BHC properties within driving distance. As a contemporary organisation that values the employee experience, we offer flexibility including the option to work from home up to two days per week where practical.
More about the Role and Our Team
You'll be joining a purpose‐driven organisation where work health and safety is recognised as an important enabler of wellbeing and performance, and where leadership is committed to building practical, fit‐for‐purpose WHS arrangements to support organisational growth. BHC has established WHS policies and frameworks in place and is actively strengthening its systems and reporting capability - including being in the final stages of implementing Riskware - to ensure WHS practices remain proportionate, effective and scalable as the organisation continues to evolve.
This is a senior, stand‐alone Work Health & Safety Manager role that combines strategic contribution with a hands‐on operational focus. Partnering closely with the HR Director, senior leaders and teams across the organisation, you will take end‐to‐end ownership of operationalising and delivering BHC's WHS approach in alignment with organisational priorities, legislative requirements and recognised best practice.
The role is predominantly office‐based and involves regular engagement across the business, with some interface with field‐based work and construction sites where BHC staff attend. Day‐to‐day, you'll provide trusted, practical WHS advice, oversee systems and reporting, manage risks and incidents, and help ensure WHS controls are practical, embedded and effective in everyday work.
You will also lead workers' compensation and return‐to‐work processes, which are typically low‐volume, and ensure that wellbeing supports such as the Employee Assistance Program are appropriately managed and reviewed to remain effective and responsive to organisational needs. These elements form part of the broader WHS remit, alongside a clear focus on prevention, safe work design and capability‐building.
You'll have genuine scope to shape how safety is delivered at BHC - pragmatically and proportionately, ensuring WHS supports people to do their work safely and well without unnecessary complexity.
Our HR & WHS team has recently been recognised as a finalist in the upcoming Property Council of Australia's 2026 People in Property Awards, reflecting the organisation's broader commitment to people‐centred practice and continuous improvement.
Position Description
With more information, please visit the Careers section of our website.
Why join our team?
At BHC there is a clear focus on a good working culture (including work-life balance, flexible work options) with many staff having worked in the organisation long-term. As a mission-based organisation that provides housing for people on lower incomes, values-based people tend to be drawn to working with BHC.
There are plenty of professional development opportunities (formal and informal), and a well-established history of internal promotions and movement across teams. All staff have access to an individual professional development budget of $2,000 every two years. Longevity of tenure is for the same reason staff are attracted to the organisation – because they enjoy making a difference and are given autonomy and ownership.
Staff also have access to generous salary packaging benefits to increase take home pay including $15,900 of your salary tax-free every year, plus $2,650 tax-free that can be put towards holiday accommodation or meals/entertainment; and novated leasing options. Discounts at major retailers on groceries, fuel, technology and phone bills to fashion, restaurants and entertainment is also available through our Flare Benefits program to help you save every day with well-known brands.
Access to pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years, that is portable within the community services sector.
Your wellbeing matters to us. You will receive access to a paid 'wellbeing day' off each quarter to relax, rebalance and focus on your health and wellbeing; an ex‐gratia paid day over Christmas, flexible work arrangements, fortnightly massages and reflexology, social events during work hours, proactive mental health support including workshops, a holistic wellbeing program for staff and their families including nutritional and financial support, legal guidance and counselling, and a market‐leading gender‐neutral parental leave policy offering up to 14 weeks' full pay in addition to government paid parental leave to support equality and inclusivity. At BHC we have a shared commitment to a work environment where everyone can belong. We are proud to have an employee led committee, BRIDGE (Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth and Equity) who actively support the priorities that are important to our staff.
The office environment is modern with a culture that reflects our core values of making a difference, working with integrity, supporting each other, working safely, our differences, being accountable and delivering quality, and celebrating achievements.
We invite you to visit BHC's website to learn more about BHC.
To apply
Please apply via the link provided including your resume and cover letter (addressed to our Talent Partner, Jessica) detailing how you meet the position requirements. Even if you meet most but not all, we still would love to hear from you.
Every application we receive is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team, never by AI.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
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