Position Details - Safety Business Partner, Melbourne
Tullamarine, VIC | Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract | Full-Time
Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Safety Manager – Australia, the Safety Business Partner will work closely with site leadership, Health & Safety Representatives, and frontline teams to create an injury-free workplace.
This is a hands‐on, operationally focused role that goes beyond personal injury prevention, encompassing process, plant, and transport safety.
You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, coaching and influencing best practice while ensuring alignment with Lineage's group safety standards and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Partner with operational leaders to develop, implement, and embed site safety plans and initiatives
* Help create a sustainable safety and compliance culture, reinforcing Lineage's values and safety framework
* Identify local safety improvement opportunities and proactively mitigate operational risk
* Support or facilitate incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions
* Provide coaching, mentoring, and Safety Leadership training to leaders and teams
* Support injury management and return‐to‐work activities
* Coordinate consultative frameworks, including HSRs and local safety committees
* Develop SOPs, SWMS, JSAs, toolbox talks, and local safety training
* Monitor, analyse, and report on safety performance, including lead and lag indicators
* Support Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance across transport operations
* Contribute to state, national, and APAC‐wide safety programs and initiatives
About You
You are a confident safety professional who thrives in fast‐paced, operational environments and enjoys influencing leaders at all levels.
You will bring:
* Significant experience in a Safety Advisor / Safety Business Partner or similar role
* Qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline
* In‐depth working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and Codes of Practice
* Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and investigations
* A track record of partnering with leaders to drive cultural change
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Proficient organisational and reporting capability, with solid IT skills (Microsoft Office)
* Auditor or training qualifications (highly regarded)
The Lineage Difference
* A high‐impact 12‐month fixed‐term opportunity in a global, values‐driven organisation
* A chance to make an immediate and visible difference at a key operational site
* Exposure to national and APAC‐level safety programs and initiatives
* A culture built on Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold thinking, and Servant Leadership
* Opportunity to build your profile within a globally recognised logistics business
Why Lineage?
Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We're focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose – transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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