Health And Safety Advisor

Acquainted Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquainted Talent is partnering with a global leader in the transport and logistics sector to recruit a Health & Safety Business Partner for a large distribution centre in Laverton.

This hands-on role involves working with frontline teams and leaders to strengthen safety practices, engagement and risk management across the operation. You will join an established HSE team and report to a supportive manager who values practical collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a health & safety role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to influence operational leaders.
• Practical experience in risk management, incident investigations and safety improvement initiatives.
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with operational realities.
• Experience in a blue-collar environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders and frontline teams to promote safe working practices.
• Provide practical advice and support on workplace health and safety matters.
• Identify and manage operational risks, including warehousing, mobile plant and transport activities.
• Support incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Coach and support leaders to build safety capability and accountability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and broader HSE programs.

Skills

Health & Safety

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Incident investigations

Safety improvements

Audits

Site inspections

Coaching leaders

Job description

Acquainted Talent is partnering with a global leader in the transport & logistics sector, to recruit a Health & Safety Business Partner for one of their large distribution centres in Laverton.

This is a hands‑on, operational role suited to someone who enjoys being out in the business, building relationships with frontline teams and working closely with leaders to improve safety performance.

You'll join an established HSE team and report to a supportive, engaged manager who values a practical and collaborative approach to safety.

The Role

Working closely with the site's operational leadership team, you'll provide day‑to‑day HSE support while helping to strengthen safety practices, engagement and risk management across the operation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with operational leaders and frontline teams to promote safe working practices.
• Providing practical advice and support on workplace health and safety matters.
• Identifying and managing operational risks, including those associated with warehousing, mobile plant and transport activities.
• Supporting incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Coaching and supporting leaders to build safety capability and accountability.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of broader HSE programs.

About You

We're looking for an approachable and engaging safety professional who enjoys working in an operational environment and can build strong relationships at all levels.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 3 – 5 years experience in a health & safety role
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to influence operational leaders.
• Practical experience in risk management, incident investigations and safety improvement initiatives.
• The ability to balance compliance requirements with operational realities.
• Experience in a bule collar environment

This role is great for someone with a solid operational safety background, good judgement and a genuine ability to engage people.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a well‑established global business in a role where you'll have genuine involvement in day‑to‑day operations and the ability to influence safety outcomes.

You'll be supported by an experienced HSE leadership team, with opportunities to continue developing your skills and progressing your career.