Safety, Health

About the role:

We are looking for a Safety, Health & Environment Business Partner to join the supportive team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Head of Safety, our Safety, Health & Environment Business Partner supports the GM - Northern Region and leadership teams with advice, coaching, and technical support to continuously improve business processes and workplace health and safety. The role conducts independent reviews of risk, internal control, and related matters, including implementation of the Elders Safety Management System and supporting programs in assigned business units.

This role will be supporting the NSW branch network, and our corporate teams in our NSW Head Offices. To deliver the support and coaching required to the branch network, there will regular planned travel including responding to incidents across NSW as needed. Ideally, this role will be based out of Dubbo however may be based out of any locations across Northern/Central NSW.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Safety to plan and conduct an internal review of systems and procedures
• Incorporate risks controls and other internal controls & reviews for both WHS and Environmental compliance
• Develop and communicate the required safety policy and procedures
• Provide expert advice, engage, influence, coach, and mentor key stakeholders and delivery partners to drive desired WH&S behaviours and performance outcomes
• Lead and drive exceptional performance through fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
• In consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders across the organisation, lead the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the safety and environmental risk management framework
• Assist and facilitate H&S risk management training, education, and in-field coaching to raise awareness of responsibilities and build capability in effectively implementing the requirements of the H&S risk management framework

About you:

• Relevant education in Safety Management
• Possess knowledge of, and be able to interpret relevant Safety legislation, policies, and processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts into simplified language
• Have a strong bias for action with the ability to execute effectively
• Be a people-centered person who understands how change is delivered through effective engagement and relationships
• Previous knowledge of chemical safety management (desirable)

About Elders:

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is… for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information please visit our careers page or email

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.