Quality, Risk & Safeguarding Business Partner Best Lives is a not-for-profit disability support organisation that has been providing high-quality specialised employment services across the Wheatbelt and Perth Metropolitan areas for 40 years. We help our customers to live a great life by partnering with people with disabilities and disadvantage to achieve their own goals. About the role Reporting to the CEO, you will drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS, risk, compliance and quality systems across the organisation. You will own and drive the organisation’s risk and assurance framework, ensuring strong governance, audit readiness, and legislative compliance across all operations. This role goes beyond compliance; it is about embedding systems, influencing leaders, and translating regulatory requirements into practical, high-quality service delivery. You will play a critical role in ensuring Best Lives operates safely, meets all regulatory obligations, and maintains a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Purpose of the role At Best Lives, we are committed to creating safe, high-quality, person-centred services that genuinely improve lives. We are seeking an experienced Quality, Risk & Safeguarding Business Partner to lead and strengthen our systems, ensuring we remain compliant, audit-ready, and continuously improving. What You’ll Bring Key responsibilities Lead WHS and risk management practices across the organisation Ensure compliance with NDIS, WHS and regulatory requirements Drive quality improvement initiatives and audit readiness Oversee incident, complaints and assurance reporting Champion safeguarding practices and reporting obligations Deliver systems training and build staff capability Provide organisational leadership and influence best practice Skills & Knowledge Experience in the Disability or not-for-profit sector (preferred). Minimum Cert IV in WHS or Quality Auditing Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards, WHS legislation and incident management Proven experience in policy development, audits and continuous improvement Strong written and analytical skills (reporting, policies, executive summaries) Demonstrated ability to influence, lead and build capability across teams Knowledge of ISO standards or similar frameworks Experience 5+ years’ experience in WHS, compliance, quality or safeguarding roles Experience in disability, community services or other regulated sectors Experience leading organisational change or system transformation Experience managing incidents, investigations and corrective actions. Experience in policy development, implementation and system improvement Experience delivering training or capability-building initiatives Behavioural Qualities We Love A systems thinker with strong attention to detail High integrity and commitment to safeguarding Proactive, solutions-focused and outcomes-driven Strong relationship builder able to influence at all levels Comfortable challenging constructively and driving accountability Why join us? Be part of a purpose-driven, long-standing not-for-profit that truly lives its values and creates real change in the community. What we offer: Full-time with stability and impact Salary sacrifice benefits of up to $18,550/year – boost your take-home pay through tax‑free everyday and entertainment expenses A collaborative, supportive team environment with engaged and values‑led leadership Access to a professional development program (after qualifying period) to grow your skills and career Employee Assistance Program – because your wellbeing matters One paid cultural day of leave each year to honour what’s meaningful to you The chance to make a genuine difference – to inspire and collaborate with people to utilise their abilities to achieve their goals Equal Opportunity Statement Best Lives is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for people with diverse backgrounds and encourages people with different cultural backgrounds, those with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr