Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
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We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.
Company Values
Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.
Job Description
The Senior Safety Business Partner – Systems and CRM leads the organisation's Critical Risk Management (CRM) program and Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring high‐risk activities across transport, warehousing and shipping are effectively controlled and assured.
This role partners closely with operational leaders to embed critical risk controls, strengthen safety systems governance and drive practical, compliant and sustainable safety outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation and assurance of the multi‐year Critical Risk Management program.
* Partner with leaders across Victoria and Tasmania to identify critical risks and embed effective control assurance.
* Develop and maintain critical control standards, verification tools and assurance processes.
* Provide coaching and field‐based engagement to build frontline capability in critical risk execution.
* Own SMS governance, ensuring systems, procedures and standards remain current and compliant.
* Lead safety assurance activities including audits, inspections and risk analysis.
* Provide expert advice on high‐risk operations and regulatory requirements.
Skills & Experience
Strong experience in Critical Risk Management, control assurance or high‐risk operational safety.
* Proven ability to lead enterprise or multi‐site safety initiatives.
* Sound knowledge of WHS legislation (VIC/TAS), ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
* Experience with incident investigation, risk assessment, safety systems and audits.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a high‐risk environment.
* Diploma in Work Health & Safety (tertiary qualifications desirable).
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