Safety Business Partner

Lineage Logistics; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lineage Logistics is seeking a Safety Business Partner to lead safety culture across our Laverton North operations. You will work with site leadership, operations teams and Health & Safety Representatives to embed safety in every aspect of the business.

You will develop and implement site safety plans, conduct risk assessments and investigations, and drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong WHS qualifications and familiarity with safety legislation, with opportunities to shape

Formación

• Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations safety leadership.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations and audits.
• Ability to partner with operational leaders to build a strong safety culture.
• Lead Auditor qualifications or equivalent auditing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with site leaders to develop, implement and enhance site safety plans and risk management strategies.
• Identify local safety improvement opportunities and coach site leadership on best practices.
• Lead or facilitate incident investigations, risk assessments and audits.
• Support the implementation of Lineage's Safety Framework and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and embed safe systems of work, including SOPs and risk assessments.
• Promote prompt reporting of incidents and hazards for continuous improvement.
• Support Safety and Compliance Culture Programs and provide training and mentoring to leaders and frontline employees.
• Support injury management and contribute to APAC-wide safety initiatives.
• Maintain safety records, analyse safety data and provide insights to drive proactive improvements.

Conocimientos

Safety leadership

Risk assessments

Audits

Workplace Health & Safety

Legislation knowledge

Incident investigations

Training & coaching

Leadership collaboration

People management

Educación

Work Health & Safety qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Safety IT systems (Rapid, Enviro Essentials)

Descripción del empleo

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

Position Details

At Lineage, safety isn't just a priority - it's our number one value. We are on a significant safety transformation journey, embedding a safety-first culture and ensuring that every team member, contractor, supplier and visitor returns home safely every day. As we continue to implement and enhance controls, processes and ways of working, we are looking for a Safety Business Partner to join our flagship Hume Rd facility in Laverton North and help us bring this vision to life.

About the role

As a Safety Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of shaping and embedding safety culture across our operations. This is more than a compliance role - it's an opportunity to influence, educate and support continuous improvement in workplace safety. You'll work closely with site leadership, operational teams, and Health & Safety Representatives, ensuring that safety is integrated into every aspect of our business.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop, implement, and enhance site safety plans and risk management strategies.
• Identify local safety improvement opportunities and coach site leadership on best practices.
• Lead or facilitate incident investigations, operational risk assessments, and audits.
• Support the implementation of Lineage's Safety Framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and legislation.
• Develop, implement, and embed safe systems of work, including SOPs and risk assessments.
• Promote the prompt reporting of incidents and hazards, supporting continuous learning and proactive risk management.
• Support Safety and Compliance Culture Programs and provide training, coaching and mentoring to leaders and frontline employees.
• Support injury management and contribute to state, country, and APAC-wide safety initiatives.
• Maintain safety records, analyse safety data, and provide insights to drive proactive safety improvements.

About You

Essential

• You are a true safety champion who works collaboratively with teams to ensure the highest levels of engagement around safety.
• Proven experience in a similar safety leadership role within warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, and audits.
• Ability to partner with operational leaders to build and sustain a strong safety culture.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, systems, and risk management frameworks.
• Lead Auditor qualifications or relevant auditing experience.

Preferred

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on, operational safety support.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety IT systems (e.g., Rapid, Enviro Essentials).

Why join us?

• Be part of a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, driving safety excellence across APAC.
• Play a pivotal role in a company that truly values safety, people, and innovation.
• Lead safety initiatives that transform mindsets, improve processes, and create safer workplaces.

Why Lineage?

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.

Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.