HSW Partner

Are you passionate about creating safer, more supportive environments where people can truly thrive?

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the wellbeing, safety culture and future of Australia's largest not‑for‑profit disability service provider?
If so, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

About the Role

The Health Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Partner – OVA Prevention is central to building a proactive and resilient safety culture at Scope.
Your focus will be delivering Scope's HSW Plan, with a strong emphasis on Occupational Violence & Aggression (OVA) prevention, ensuring safe environments for both clients and employees.

You'll work closely with operational leaders, frontline staff, and allied health and behaviour support teams to:

• Embed preventative OVA strategies
• Provide coaching and training
• Lead risk assessments
• Drive continuous improvement in safety and wellbeing

Your work will directly strengthen:

• Employee and client wellbeing
• Reduction in the severity and frequency of injuries
• Safety capability and confidence across regions
• A culture focused on reporting, prevention and care

This is a high‑impact role suited to someone who thrives on collaboration, problem‑solving and driving positive change.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Culture

• Lead OVA prevention strategies across the region.
• Build a strong, proactive HSW culture.
• Monitor, report and influence HSW performance.

Occupational Violence & Aggression (OVA) Prevention

• Work with Operations to design and implement prevention frameworks.
• Coach and train teams in safe work practices aligned with policy and legislation.
• Support incident responses and contribute to behavioural strategies.
• Lead and support OVA risk assessments across regions.

Injury & Claims Management

• Work with the Injury & Claims team to reduce the impact of workplace injuries.
• Support tailored return‑to‑work plans and best‑practice injury management.

Emergency Management & Wellbeing

• Provide OVA expertise in emergency planning.
• Assist in delivering proactive wellbeing initiatives.

Team & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mentor HSW team members and help build capability.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and HSRs to support safety accountability. 

What You Bring

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in HSW, disability, allied health or a related field.
• Senior business partnering experience in a complex, unionised environment.
• Practical experience managing OVA risks in human services.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, workers compensation and OVA frameworks.
• Proven ability to coach, influence and build safety capability.

Great to Have

• Return‑to‑Work Coordinator accreditation.
• ICAM investigation training.
• Experience in disability services or the broader Health and Social Assistance sector.
• Experience enhancing safety cultures across multi‑site environments.

Role Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Driver licence
• International Police Check (if required)
• Australian working rights 

Ready to Shape the Future of Safety at Scope?

This role is more than a job it's an opportunity to create real change, empower teams, and build safer, healthier workplaces for people who support some of our most vulnerable communities.

If you're purpose‑driven, passionate about prevention, and ready to lead the next chapter of HSW at Scope, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply now and help us create a safer tomorrow.

About Scope

At Scope, we create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. As Australia's largest not-for-profit disability service provider, we deliver therapy, supported living, employment support, and more across Victoria and NSW. Our values drive everything we do: celebrating people, excelling together, and acting bravely.

Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – We commit to respond to every applicant.

Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose

Our Commitment

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs, please email