Safety Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FMH Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

FMH Group is a dynamic network of businesses committed to re-defining supply chain efficiency. Our vision is to create a new kind of logistics ecosystem, where our people and physical assets are connected through a ubiquitous technology platform, enabling true supply chain efficiency.

We are currently looking for a Safety Business Partner to join our Safety team and proactively support line management with the implementation of the Strategic Safety Plan, the Safety Management System & Safety Leadership, along with providing subject matter expert support to achieve business unit/site specific safety initiatives. This role will be based at Dandenong/ Cranbourne sites with occasional travel to Tullamarine.

The role requires a passion for behavioural safety techniques and a proven ability to drive improved safety performance across all operational areas.

Requirements

As a Safety Business Partner, you'll play a key role in driving safety excellence across multiple operational sites. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Safety Strategy & Implementation:

    Collaborate with the National Safety Manager and site teams to implement and embed safety systems, plans, and programs that align with corporate standards and legislative requirements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Culture Building:

    Build strong relationships with site leaders and operational teams to promote a proactive safety culture. Lead safety forums, celebrate success, and roll out initiatives that enhance awareness and engagement.
  • Performance & Risk Management:

    Monitor and improve safety performance metrics (Lag & Lead KPI's), lead incident investigations, and ensure hazards are identified and controlled in a timely manner. Support internal reviews and drive continuous improvement across sites.

  • Compliance & Certification Support:

    Ensure documentation, emergency procedures, and site processes meet compliance standards. Assist with maintaining certifications (ISO 9001, HACCP, NHVR) and support obligations under HVNL and Chain of Responsibility.

  • Operational & Strategic Support:

    Provide tools, guidance, and expertise to site teams for safety projects. Contribute to safety planning in tenders and new business implementations & integrations and report key safety activities to senior leadership.

Experience Required

  • At least 5 years' experience in a large National or International organisation in a senior safety role.
  • Degree/diploma qualification in Health and Safety.
  • Proven experience in coaching & developing safety operational teams in a positive and effective manner.
  • Strong stakeholder communication, including facilitation of safety committee meetings.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver HSEQ training (e.g. inductions, toolbox talks).
  • Experienced in delivering task-based risk management activities, training and improvements.
  • Generalist knowledge of Work Health and Safety Acts, Regulations and Codes of practice, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR).
  • ICAM or similar incident investigation training.
  • Proven experience in managing internal/external audits & corrective action plans.

Why choose FMH Group?

We are in an exciting phase of growth and change, which will see you be a part of shaping the future of the Group along with the following benefits:

  • Incredible career opportunities with the ability to grow and develop as the business continues to evolve.
  • A professional environment where we challenge each other to do it better.
  • An engaging and empowering culture.
  • Convenient and complimentary on-site parking.
  • Annual discretionary performance-related bonus.


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