Safety Partner: Marine Operations & Risk Leadership

Tassal Group; Margate; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tassal Group is hiring a Safety Partner to join the Marine Services & Logistics Safety Team at Margate, TAS. You will work with leaders to strengthen safety capability, manage risk and embed proactive safety culture across a hands-on operation.

The role focuses on coaching, influencing and practical risk reduction, not just policing compliance. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in WHS, a Diploma in Health and Safety, and strong leadership communication skills.

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 and risk management practices
• Experience partnering with 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
• Confident to coach, challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or Lead Auditor Health and Safety highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to strengthen safety capability, accountability and ownership
• Spend time across the operation to understand risks and challenges
• Coach teams in risk management and develop actionable risk reduction plans
• Support the Safety Management System and broader safety programs
• Lead and support incident investigations, including ICAM
• Analyze injury and incident data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Coordinate internal and external safety audits and close out corrective actions
• Deliver practical safety training across the operation
• Provide clear 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

WHS/HSE

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Training & coaching

Incident investigations

Communication

Influence & coaching

Education

Diploma in Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Lead Auditor Health & Safety

Job description

Tassal Group is hiring a Safety Partner to join the Marine Services & Logistics Safety Team at Margate, TAS. You will work with leaders to strengthen safety capability, manage risk and embed proactive safety culture across a hands-on operation.

The role focuses on coaching, influencing and practical risk reduction, not just policing compliance. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in WHS, a Diploma in Health and Safety, and strong leadership communication skills.