Ready to make a real impact in safety? Join TasPorts as a trusted Team Lead Safety for our Major Projects and help drive a proactive, solutions-focused safety culture across dynamic operational environments.
Who we are
TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.
The role
Whilst you are an active and senior member of the Safety team, you will be fully embedded as a key member of the Major Projects Team developing, implementing, monitoring and administering Safety systems process, tools and site operations in a construction environment specifically the Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment and its interfaces. This role will support the Health and Safety Advisor (Major Projects) based in Devonport. The role will establish plans, systems, practices, and tools moving into construction, working closely with programme and project managers, technical teams and contractors to build safety, environmental and quality capacities across whole of site.
Whilst primarily based in Hobart, statewide travel will be required as needed.
Responsibilities
The role's primary purpose is to protect workers from significant injury and fatality, protect TasPorts and its Officers from fines or prosecution for breaches of WHS and Marine safety legislation, and to encourage and facilitate learning, development and continuous improvement
The role requires sound decision-making and the ability to prioritise and respond to safety issues in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment. It will be expected to exercise judgment, escalate risk appropriately, and influence behaviours through strong professional relationships.
About you
Bring your extensive knowledge of contemporary health and safety in an infrastructure planning and delivery environment to make a positive difference by championing a collaborative approach, building strong relationships, and fostering effective communication across all levels of the organisation.
The key experience we are looking for includes:
* Support the implementation of the TasPorts Safety Strategy across project areas
* Provide practical, solution-focused safety advice and guidance to all levels
* Build safety capability by coaching and influencing leaders at all levels to model and reinforce safe behaviours
* Provide specialist interpretation and application of health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and internal procedures
* Conduct or support safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal standards, project scope and legislative requirements
* Conduct or support risk assessments and maintain risk registers
* Facilitate and support incident investigations to ensure root causes are identified and meaningful corrective actions are implemented, including leading ICAM investigations when required
* Conduct monthly reporting against safety KPIs
* Development and or refinement of existing Workplace Health and Safety systems, processes and tools for designated Major Projects
* Undertake WHS and contract assurance activities of contractors and TasPorts works as it applies to the designated Major Projects
* Provide support to the TasPorts Major Projects team generally to improve contractor WHS performance in line with WHS legislation, contractual obligations, TasPorts standards and good practice
* Administer and champion the Major Projects contractor induction system (Civica), ensuring compliance with Major Projects and associated contractors and consultants
What you will have
Essential
* Tertiary qualification in relevant Health, Safety and Environment and demonstrated work experience to equivalent level;
* Drivers Licence; and
* Ability to successfully acquire and hold an MSIC
Desirable
* Incident investigation Training
* Lead Auditor Training
* Training qualifications
* Hold or ability to successfully acquire a White Card - Working in the Construction Industry
Where to next?
TasPorts offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.
All applications are to include the following:
* Cover Letter
* Current CV
For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website:, or to learn more about this career opportunity, please contact our Recruitment team via email:
Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.
Applications close 12noon 5th September 2025.