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.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
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 standard hours.
* Travel may be required.
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