Safety & Environment Business Partner

• High visibility, trusted advisor role with real influence
• Exposure to complex, high-risk logistics and maritime operations
• Melbourne base with regular Tasmania travel to stay close to the action

We are partnering with a well-established national logistics operator to recruit an experienced Safety & Environment Business Partner. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role where you will work closely with leaders to strengthen safety culture, embed critical risk controls and drive continuous improvement across a geographically diverse business.

Based in Melbourne, the role requires monthly travel to Tasmania to support operational sites, leaders and frontline teams.
This is not a desk-bound compliance role. You will be visible, pragmatic and commercially aware, helping leaders make good safety decisions that actually work in the real world.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide practical WHS advice and coaching
• Embed critical risk management and lead risk assessments, JSAs and SWMS
• Lead and support incident investigations and post-incident learning
• Support Chain of Responsibility and NHVR compliance in collaboration with internal teams
• Contribute to WHS governance, audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver safety insights through data, reporting and trend analysis

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety business partner or advisory role
• Background in logistics, transport, maritime or other high-risk environments
• Strong working knowledge of WHS and NHVR legislation across VIC and TAS
• Experience with ISO 45001, incident investigations and safety management systems
• Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel monthly to Tasmania

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety or higher
• ICAM or equivalent incident investigation qualification preferred
• WHS Auditor qualification highly regarded

If you’re looking for a role where safety has a seat at the table, and your advice actually matters, this one’s worth a serious look.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.