Job Description:
Position Title: SE Business Partner
Department: Safety and Environment Job Family: Support Services
Location: Role specific (one of two roles - Vic & Tas)
Reports to (position): Head of Safety
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Health and Safety Business Partner provides expert support and
guidance to workers and business unit leaders on WHS matters, fostering
strong safety leadership across the organisation. The role promotes
proactive risk management by embedding and monitoring systems that
address critical risks and drive continuous improvement. They work with
leaders to facilitate post-incident learning investigations, uncover
root causes, and support a just culture of accountability. Through WHSMS
reporting, analysis and auditing activities they deliver insights that
enhance safety performance. Collaborating across business units
including contractor safety, they ensure WHS systems are effectively
implemented, monitored, and refined to protect people and build a
resilient safety culture.
Principal Accountabilities:
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Accountabilities:
Safety leadership
Partner & Advise: Work closely with operational leaders to provide
practical HSE guidance and support.
Coach & Develop: Support and mentor teams to improve safety
behaviours and systems.
Drive Improvement: Identify and implement smarter, safer ways of
working.
Lead & Support: Participate in WHSE Committees and lead safety
initiatives where required.
Implement: Support the rollout of the Health & Safety Strategy and
Business Unit Plans.
Be Visible: Conduct regular safety observations to reinforce
leadership and accountability.
Risk Management
Embed Critical Risk Controls: Support and integrate critical risk
initiatives into daily business practices.
Facilitate Risk Assessments: Lead and promote risk assessment
processes including formal risk assessments, JSAs and personal risk
assessments.
Support Change Management: Identify and guide HSE-related change
management processes
High-Risk Work: Ensure contractor and high-risk activities follow permit procedures.
Maintain Risk Registers: Oversee and update risk registers to ensure
accuracy and relevance.
Develop SWMS: Create and revise Safe Work Instructions in
consultation with workers, and Physio/allied health professionals.
Hazard and Incident management
Lead Investigations: Conduct and participate in incident
investigations using approved methodologies.
Document & Communicate: Prepare incident reports, hazard alerts, and
lessons learned bulletins.
Regulatory Compliance: Notify authorities for notifiable events and
manage follow-up actions and communications.
HSM Systems
Implement & Improve Systems: Support and enhance HSE management
systems and processes.
Electronic SMS Subject matter expert on Done Safe System,
governance on area of responsibility, produce reports and analytics
as required.
Train & Mentor: Deliver and develop HSE training, coaching, and
mentoring to Logistics employees and contractors.
Governance
Work closely with Compliance team on Chain of
Responsibility and other relevant Logistics/NHVR, Customer
requirements, audits and inspections
Provide coaching and advice on WHSMS including management systems,
policies and procedures and legislated regulatory and licensing
requirements.
Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, against
relevant standards.
Supporting the operations in appropriate preparation, management and
response to WorkSafe inspections, audits, statutory reports and
prescribed incident notifications.
Ensure Assurance Audits are completed in line with the Audit and
Assurance Program and monitor closeout of WHS actions.
Reporting
Develop and/or produce reports weekly/monthly as required to
understand WHSE KPI`s, and key learnings.
Develop statistical reports to identify WHS and injury trends, and
improvement opportunities for area of responsibility
Skills Essential To The Job
Knowledge/Experience
Risk Management experience including, developing formal documented
JSA and Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation experience in leading Formal High
consequence incidents, writing reports and sharing across different
levels
Experience administering and managing computer-based safety
reporting systems including analytical and reporting experience
Experience working with business leaders to implement and
continuously improve WHSE management processes
Experience in internal/external WHSE audits, as both a participant
being audited and auditor.
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within a
multidisciplinary high-risk organisation.
Technical/Professional Skills
Demonstrated understanding of, and expertise in, working with
relevant Safety/NHVR legislation (VIC/TAS Acts, Regulations and
Codes).
Experience in working with international standards ISO 45001 OHS
Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Essential Personal Attributes
Leads by example to actively promote a proactive and collaborative
WHSE culture
Strong influencing, negotiation, consultation and issue resolution
skills including presentation and training.
Good written and verbal communication skills with strong attention
to detail.
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with employees,
stakeholders, contractors and the broader group with positive
outcomes for the business.
Ability to work both autonomously and within broader groups.
Ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications Required
Professional Qualifications:
Diploma in Work Health & Safety with tertiary qualifications ideally
ICAM or equivalent incident investigation qualification
Nationally accredited WHS Auditor qualification
Licences:
Car license mandatory
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This is a salaried full time position working Monday to Fridays
There may be instances where work will be required to be performed
outside the standardhours
Travel may be required
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Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications:
Diploma in Work Health & Safety with tertiary qualifications ideally
ICAM or equivalent incident investigation qualification
Nationally accredited WHS Auditor qualification
Why Is This a Great Opportunity:
Two roles. One in Melbourne and one in Tasmania.
The position in TAS will require travel to 5 sites in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Davenport. Candidate can be located in any of these locations but will be required to travel to each.
Melbourne's role will be based in Port Melbourne and will be required to travel to TAS up to 5 days per month.