Health, Safety

Symons Clark Logistics is a 150-year-old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.

Due to continued growth, Symons Clark Logistics is looking for a passionate Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner to join our Health, Safety & Environment team in a full-time permanent role.

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner supports the delivery of our health, safety, and environment strategy while ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Sitting within the HSE Team, this role embeds safety into day-to-day operations through collaboration with operational leaders, conducting risk assessments, leading investigations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about partnering with operations to drive safety outcomes, applying WHS legislation in practical ways, leading investigations and risk assessments, and building strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced transport and logistics environment.

What you will be doing…

• Partner with operational leaders to embed safety practices and promote a culture of risk awareness and injury prevention
• Provide expert advice on WHS legislation, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), and internal HSE policies
• Lead incident investigations including near misses and serious incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments, internal audits, and workplace inspections, developing recommendations for continuous improvement
• Coach and influence stakeholders on HSE matters, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners
• Support the maintenance and improvement of safety management systems, ensuring compliance with legislative changes
• Identify training needs and coordinate delivery of mandatory and role-specific safety training
• Provide timely HSE performance reporting and analyse trends to develop targeted interventions
• Implement and monitor environment and sustainability programs
• Collaborate with operations staff, drivers, contractors, and suppliers to promote transport safety compliance
• Maintain accurate records of HSE compliance activities, inspections, and safety observations

Do you have…

• Experience in a similar HSE advisory or partnering role, ideally within transport or logistics
• Sound understanding of WHS legislation, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and facilitate risk assessments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Strong report writing, record-keeping, and organisational capabilities
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• A collaborative approach that aligns with our company values and promotes positive working relationships

Additional Information…

• Successful applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check.

Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?

• Respect – We respect each other and those around us.
• Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone's safety.
• Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.
• Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.
• Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.

Why it's great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…

• Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
• Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
• Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
• We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths – as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

At Symons Clark Logistics we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate and value diversity as we know it strengthens and adds value to our dedicated workforce.

As we step into the future of Transport and Logistics, we are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity; we encourage women, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.

Please join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply today and be part of a team that values your unique contribution.

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