Safety Business Partner

3 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Nyrstar Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Posting Date: 10 Sept 2025

Function: Health,Safety&Environment

Location:

AU

Safety Business Partner – join a team where safety and people come first
We're seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Safety Business Partner to champion our safety culture at Nyrstar Hobart. In this pivotal role within our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) team, you'll work closely with leaders, employees, and contractors to drive safety ownership, simplify systems, and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and best practice standards.

You will thrive on the people-focused aspect of this role, fostering strong relationships through effective communication and promoting safety with your active onsite presence. Working at a complex site in a small team with a broad scope, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, develop your career, and gain diverse experience.

What you'll do:

  • Partner with leaders to embed and foster a positive safety culture.
  • Coach, mentor, and engage teams to maintain and improve safe behaviours and practices.
  • Lead and support incident investigations, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Simplify and enhance health, safety, and risk management systems for maximum effectiveness.

What you'll bring:

  • Relevant qualifications supported by demonstrated experience in safety critical workplaces.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong written communication skills.
  • Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to problem-solve, and adapt in a fast-paced, complex environment.
  • Proven capability to communicate, engage, and influence effectively at all levels across a diverse workforce.
  • Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, relevant codes of practice, and industry standards.

Why join us at Nyrstar Hobart?
This role offers you the chance to contribute to a complex and dynamic site alongside an experienced SHEQ team, working across a broad range of responsibilities. Your work could span from occupational hygiene and environmental science to managing major hazard facility systems and conducting safety systems audits.

You'll be part of a unique environment where your efforts can directly influence safety outcomes. This site has been a cornerstone of the Hobart community for many years, supporting countless families and providing a home for a wide variety of specialist roles. Many safety professionals who began their careers here have gone on to work interstate and overseas with Nyrstar and other leading organisations

Application Process
Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE 'Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team.

When you join Nyrstar, you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none From technical training to leadership programs, we work with employee to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

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