Location: Mackay | Rockhampton | Gladstone
Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator, playing a critical role in supporting industry and regional communities. We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Partner to join our Safety, Health, Environment and Learning team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
This role will support the Lead Contractor Safety and work closely with leaders across the business to embed safe work practices, strengthen safety culture, and ensure compliance across a high‑risk operational environment.
About the role
As Safety Partner, you will:
* Partner with business leaders to implement safety initiatives and monitor safety performance
* Provide practical safety advice, coaching and guidance to frontline and leadership teams
* Support the development of a strong safety and wellbeing culture
* Facilitate safety action plans, improvement initiatives and change management activities
* Undertake governance and assurance activities, including audits and compliance checks
* Participate in and support internal workplace investigations
* Prepare safety reports for internal and external stakeholders
* Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver enterprise and business unit initiatives
About you
You are a confident safety professional who can influence, coach and partner effectively in a complex, operational environment. You’ll bring:
Mandatory requirements
* Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a safety role within a high‑risk industry
* Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and regulatory requirements
Highly regarded
* ICAM investigation training
* Auditor qualifications
* Experience delivering safety‑related projects and improvement initiatives
You’ll also have strong communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a collaborative approach when working with internal stakeholders.
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
* Development and growth opportunities.
* Access to mentoring and development programs.
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
* Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
Advertised: 27 Mar 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time