Health and Safety Business Partner

3 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Port of Townsville Limited Full time
  • Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team as we embark on an exciting journey of organisational growth and innovation, working towards our vision of becoming Australia's Port for the Future.
  • Work on meaningful initiatives that will help create prosperity for North Queensland's communities.
  • Enjoy an environment that provides attractive benefits including flexibility, true work-life balance and generous opportunities for professional development.

About the Port

The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for almost 160 years.

Today, we are Australia's largest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser. Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flow through our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to better the lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area, spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa.

On average, more than 7.5 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $11.4 billion, cross our wharves each year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country's most diverse ports, linking more than 30 different commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries.

The Townsville port is also an increasingly strategic forward mounting location in Australia's Defence capabilities, as well as an important tourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise ship terminal.

Working with us

The Port of Townsville is expanding its team of passionate and innovative professionals as we undergo a period of significant and sustainable growth.

We are currently undertaking the biggest port expansion in our history, trade volumes are expected to triple by 2050 as new projects in rare earth, critical minerals and renewable energy come to realisation and demand for Defence and cruise shipping capacity is rapidly increasing.

In the coming years we will be challenged to continue to deliver highly competitive day to day port operations, drive improvements in sustainability across all areas of the business and deliver major capital works projects that will ensure our capacity to facilitate the trade demands of the future.

We are currently looking for exceptional talent to join our team as we embark on this journey. Are you a proactive and ambitious individual with a passion for making a real impact? This is your chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued.

The Port provides a supportive workplace culture that is committed to improving diversity and fostering inclusivity. With a strong focus on nurturing growth and continuous learning, you'll have the resources and guidance to excel in your role and beyond.

About the role and you

The primary functions of the Health and Safety Business Partner are to actively support the creation of a dynamic culture across Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) and to assist in the management and improvement of the Port's safety management systems, to contribute to the achievement of the Port's business objectives and to ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

The primary areas of influence for the role will be supporting:

  • Safety leadership & accountability
  • WH&S vision & strategy
  • Management systems, policies, and standards
  • Site safety knowledge depth
  • Risk management
  • Targets, metrics, indicators, and reporting.

As the Health and Safety Business Partner you will:

  • Monitor and continuously improve the Port's Safety Management System and all its components within an integrated management system framework.
  • Facilitate the establishment of a common safety knowledge base to underpin and enable the desired outcomes to be achieved.
  • Manage all sources of risk in a proactive and positive manner through competent risk management, including hazard identification and incident investigations.
  • Work with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Perform any other duties as allocated by leadership.

Experience you'll need

To be successful in the role, you will require:

  • Suitable qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety including a minimum Certificate IV Work Health and Safety.
  • Current Queensland C class Driver Licence.
  • Pre-employment Medical – Non-Functional.
  • National Police Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience as a workplace health and safety advisor and the ability to identify workplace hazards by analysing industrial processes, operations, plant and work practices and provide practical guidance and advice on the application of workplace health and safety legislation, technical standards and codes of practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and experience in safety management systems to AS/NZS45001:2018 standard.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply risk management principles and to generate and implement creative strategies to control hazards and improve health and safety conditions.
  • Working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Work Health & Safety Regulations 2011 (Qld).
  • Suitable experience as Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator, including return to work programs for injured workers and understanding of Workers Compensation Act.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to develop and deliver the appropriate advisory, education and information services to management and other employees.
  • Experience with WH&S in a high-risk construction/marine/industrial or port related industry.
  • Proven teamwork skills and demonstrated ability to influence others within a Health and Safety environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High level of negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Proven technical skills, including a high level of competence with MS Word, Power Point and Excel.

Application process

  • Click apply and follow the prompts.
  • Attach your current resume and a cover letter to your application.
  • Applications close 11pm Sunday, 16 March 2025.
  • For enquiries, please contact peopleandculture@townsville-port.com.au, noting that applications must be submitted via our recruitment site - email applications will not be accepted.

At the Port of Townsville, we value and celebrate the diversity of our community and recognise that it enriches our workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to come forward, confident that you will be met with respect and consideration. We are committed to ensuring our working environment is safe and welcoming.

If you are an applicant who faces challenges due to cultural barriers or disabilities, please know that we are here to support you throughout the application process. We strive to create a welcoming and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates, and we encourage you to approach us if you require any assistance or accommodations.

Together, let's build a workforce that thrives on inclusivity and embraces the strengths that everyone brings to our team.

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