Operational Safety Partner – Processing (Hands-on Coach)

Tassal Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking a Safety Partner to join the Lidcombe Processing team. You will work with processing leaders to strengthen safety capabilities, drive practical risk reduction, and embed a proactive safety culture across a hands-on operational environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Safety, you will coach leaders, manage risk, and lead safety investigations while guiding compliance and continuous improvement across the facility. This is a field-forward, influential safety role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a Safety, WHS or HSE role.
• Diploma in Health and Safety, WHS or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation, regulations and risk management practices.
• Experience partnering with and influencing operational leaders.
• Ability to translate technical safety requirements into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Experience supporting incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Lead Auditor Health and Safety qualification will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Processing leaders to strengthen safety capability, accountability and ownership.
• Spend time across the operation, building trusted relationships and understanding operational risks and challenges.
• Coach teams in risk management and support the development of practical risk reduction plans.
• Support the implementation of Tassal's Safety Management System and broader safety programs.
• Lead and support incident investigations, including ICAM investigations.
• Analyse injury, incident and safety performance data, supporting leaders to understand trends and take practical action to improve safety outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external safety audits and support leaders to effectively close out corrective actions.
• Deliver and facilitate practical safety training across the operation.
• Provide clear, practical advice on safety legislation, regulations and risk management.
• Support injury management, workers compensation and return-to-work activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety standards, systems and practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Communication

Relationship building

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Diploma in Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Tassal Group is seeking a Safety Partner to join the Lidcombe Processing team. You will work with processing leaders to strengthen safety capabilities, drive practical risk reduction, and embed a proactive safety culture across a hands-on operational environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Safety, you will coach leaders, manage risk, and lead safety investigations while guiding compliance and continuous improvement across the facility. This is a field-forward, influential safety role.