Safety Business Partner

Strait-Link-Shipping-Pty-Ltd; Launceston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strait Link is seeking an experienced Safety Business Partner to shape safety culture across its Tasmanian logistics operations. You’ll partner with leaders and frontline teams to drive proactive safety improvements and build capability throughout the business.

The role focuses on delivering investigations, risk management, and practical WHS outcomes while maintaining our Safety Management System and delivering training and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in Safety Advisor/Partner roles.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation.
• Experience with SMS platforms such as DoneSafe.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Logistics/transport safety experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to build a proactive safety culture.
• Coach teams to identify risks and embed safe practices.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Facilitate risk assessments and risk management.
• Maintain and improve Safety Management System.
• Deliver safety initiatives, audits, reporting and training.
• Ensure WHS compliance with practical outcomes.
• Build relationships to drive engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

WH&S knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing

Education

Workplace Health & Safety qualification

Tools

DoneSafe

Job description

Help shape the future of safety at Strait Link.

At Strait Link, we know that strong safety performance starts with strong relationships. That's why we're looking for an experienced Safety Business Partner to join our team and help us continue building a culture where safety is embedded in the way we work, lead and support one another.

This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to influence how safety is understood and practised across a complex and dynamic logistics operation, partnering with leaders and frontline teams to drive meaningful change and build capability across the business.

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces, enjoy building trusted relationships and want to play a hands‑on role in shaping the future of safety, we'd love to hear from you.

For decades, Strait Link has connected Tasmania with mainland Australia, delivering essential freight services that keep businesses, communities and industries moving.

Behind every shipment is a team of people committed to doing the job safely, supporting one another and continually improving the way we work. From our vessels and ports to our warehouses, depots and transport network, we operate in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.

As our next Safety Business Partner, you'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse operational landscape, partner with experienced leaders and teams, and contribute to one of Australia's most important freight networks.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

As a trusted advisor, you'll partner with leaders and frontline teams to create a proactive safety culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety leadership and accountability.
• Coach and support teams to identify risks and embed safe work practices.
• Lead incident investigations and drive meaningful corrective actions.
• Facilitate risk assessments and support effective critical risk management.
• Maintain and continuously improve our Safety Management System.
• Deliver safety initiatives, audits, reporting and training programs.
• Support compliance with WHS legislation while focusing on practical, operational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships that encourage engagement, ownership and continuous improvement.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You're an experienced safety professional who enjoys working with people just as much as systems and processes. You know that the best safety outcomes come from building trust, influencing behaviour and leading by example.

You'll bring:

• Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a Safety Advisor, Safety Partner or Safety Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contemporary safety practices.
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems, including DoneSafe or a similar platform.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A practical, collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the business.

Experience within logistics, transport, warehousing, maritime or other high-risk operational environments will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At Strait Link, safety isn't just a priority- it's part of who we are.

When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• A genuine opportunity to influence safety culture across a national logistics business.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced operational leaders.
• A business that values innovation, continuous improvement and its people.

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At Strait Link, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disability and neurodiverse individuals.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know- we're here to support you.

For any enquiries, please [e-mail].

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining Strait Link and thank all applicants for their time and application.