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Are you a safety professional leader with demonstrated experience in culture change which drives performance?
Join TasPorts and play a key role in providing effective Health & Safety Leadership across the business to support the management of safety and to achieve TasPorts strategic outcomes.
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.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Reporting to the Group Executive People and Culture, you will be responsible for the implementation of the Safety Strategy and to build a positive WHS culture, whilst continuously improving the WHS performance, consistent with contemporary practice, current research, and legislative compliance requirements.
Key Duties
Senior Leadership & Strategic Contribution:
Actively contribute as a member of the senior management team, providing leadership on key operational, health, and safety matters in a dynamic and evolving infrastructure environment through effective strategy development and stakeholder engagement.
Health & Safety Strategy and Compliance:
Provide strategic oversight and expert advice on the development and implementation of health and safety programs aligned with TasPorts' Safety Strategy. Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and standards, with a proactive focus on both physical and psychological health.
Health & Wellbeing Leadership:
Chair the organisation's Health and Wellbeing Committee, driving initiatives that support employee wellbeing, mental health, and a positive workplace culture. Lead the integration of health and wellbeing into the broader safety strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Partner with senior leaders across the business to embed a proactive safety and health culture and drive continuous improvement in operational practices.
Team Leadership & Culture:
Lead the Safety team by modelling a high-performance, values-driven culture. Inspire collaboration, innovation, and accountability to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff and contractors across TasPorts' operations.
Financial and Project Oversight:
Manage safety-related budgets effectively, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Actively contribute to, and support, organisation-wide People & Culture initiatives and projects, aligning health and safety with broader workforce strategy and engagement objectives.
For a full list of the role duties, please see the Position Description on the TasPorts' Careers page: Careers (tasports.com.au)
This role can be based in either Devonport, Burnie, Launceston or Hobart.
About you
Bring your extensive knowledge of contemporary health and safety 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 include:
Collaborative Leadership:
Proven ability to engage and influence key stakeholders at all levels, fostering alignment and driving strategic safety outcomes.
People & Culture Leadership:
Experience in leading high-performing teams, driving safety programs, and effectively managing change in agile environments.
Systems & Governance:
Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and continuously improving robust safety systems, policies, and governance frameworks.
Continuous Improvement:
Strong track record in leading safety-related continuous improvement initiatives and cultivating a culture where team members actively contribute innovative ideas and improvements.
Multi-Site Leadership:
Proven experience in leading teams across multiple offices and/or operational sites, ensuring consistency and alignment in safety practices.
Legislative Compliance:
In-depth understanding of WHS legislation, with the ability to interpret and operationalise legal requirements to ensure full compliance.
Strategic Safety Management:
Demonstrated capability in designing and executing WHS strategies, policies, and procedures aligned to organisational goals and regulatory standards.
Leadership & Strategic Capability:
Demonstrated high-level leadership, strategic thinking, and management expertise
Current Driver's Licence:
Valid and unrestricted driver's licence.
Eligibility for Maritime Security Clearance:
Ability to acquire and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).
Recognised safety qualification:
Safety and investigation accreditation
Training & Facilitation:
Recognised training qualification (e.g. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) or equivalent experience in delivering safety training and capability development.
HR Qualification an advantage – minimum Cert IV
Auditor Certification:
Formal training and certification in auditing safety systems (e.g. ISO 45001 or equivalent).
Where to next?
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:
Current CV
For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website:
, or if you have any questions regarding the role - 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 7th October 2025.
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