Wellness, Health and Safety Business Partner

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our Careers and Industry Division, you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Working in our Careers and Industry Division means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

We'd like to hear from you! 

The Wellness, Health and Safety (WHS) Business Partner plays a pivotal role in fostering a safe, healthy and supportive workplace across Navitas’ University Partnerships Australia and Careers & Industry Divisions globally. This role drives the organisation’s injury management and return‑to‑work program, focusing on early intervention, effective case management and strong partnerships with insurers and health providers. The WHS Business Partner also supports proactive wellbeing initiatives, including psychosocial risk management, mental health support, and annual wellness programs—helping create a positive environment where employees can thrive. Working closely with leaders, WHS representatives and HR teams, the role brings expertise, influence and coaching to embed consistent and effective safety practices across a geographically diverse organisation.

This is a hands‑on, impactful position suited to a safety professional who excels in building capability, improving systems and translating legislation into practical, meaningful outcomes. The WHS Business Partner contributes to continuous improvement through developing procedures, delivering training, supporting risk management, and analysing WHS performance to guide decision‑making. With a blend of technical expertise, case management experience and strong interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape Navitas’ WHS culture, support business leaders, and drive initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and operational safety across multiple campuses and business units.

 

• Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or Allied Health Profession
• Eligible for membership of AIHS as Certified WHS Practitioner/Certified WHS Professional

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development
• 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. For enquiries about the role, please contact Anne-Louise Slack on 0414 439 419. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role may be, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.