Safety Business Partner

Drive positive safety standards on construction projects across the airport precinct

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an agile and experienced Safety Business Partner - Construction to join our Safety team.

Reporting to the Senior Safety Business Partner - Construction, the role supports the effective implementation and monitoring of the APAC Safety Management Standard across APAM construction projects. It provides expert guidance and practical support to project teams to identify and manage occupational health and safety (OHS) risks, ensuring compliance with Victorian and Commonwealth OHS legislation. Additionally, the position assists the Senior Safety Business Partner in implementing the APAM safety management system and completing related administrative functions to uphold safety standards and drive continuous improvement

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Safety Assurance

• Monitor construction project's OHS practices performance by attending inspections.
• Ensure appropriate safety support is in place and coach relevant stakeholders in effective safety management.

Consultation and Communication

• Collaborate with APAM Managers and Business Unit stakeholders to identify and correct potential health and safety risks.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders and contractors to enhance safety performance by creating a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Strong communication and effective enquiry to influence to improve safety standards.

Safety Management Systems

• Comprehension of APAM Safety Management System and initiate processes as required.
• Administrative tasks associated with implementation and record management of APAM Safety Management System.
• Review contractor Safety Management Plans for compliance with OHS and APAM safety requirements.

Safety Reporting

• Work with APAM project teams and external contractors to ensure incidents are reported, investigated and effective corrective/preventative actions are applied
• Assist with collation of safety data and monthly reporting.

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma or degree qualification in OHS/WHS
• Root Cause Analysis accreditation (ICAM or TapRoot)
• Minimum 5 years in a construction OHS advisor role
• Knowledge and experience in applying OHS principles in high-risk environments
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment, operating with a high level of autonomy while maintaining support from key stakeholders
• Experience in incident investigation and associated record management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids' footy day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.