Manager Safety Partnering

Rockhampton Senior Leadership Role Shape the Future of Safety at Aurizon

At Aurizon safety isnt just a priority its the foundation of everything we do. Were looking for an influential and commercially minded safety leader to join us as Manager Safety Partnering (Network) and play a critical role in driving safety performance across one of Australias largest rail freight networks. Reporting to Aurizons Head of Safety Health Environment and Learning and based in Rockhampton the role partners directly with senior operational leaders. This is your opportunity to make a genuine impact on people performance and culture.

Why this role matters

As a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational leaders youll help shape safety strategy influence decision-making and lead a team of safety professionals dedicated to building a strong proactive safety culture across the Network business. Youll have the opportunity to identify emerging risks drive innovative safety initiatives and contribute to enterprise-wide improvements that keep our people customers and communities safe.

What youll be doing

• Partner with the Business Unit Executives and senior operational leaders to deliver strategic safety initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on safety safeworking emerging risks and opportunities.
• Build capability and confidence by coaching leaders to foster a strong safety culture.
• Be in field and present with operational leaders and key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Safety Partnering team.
• Collaborate with Aurizons national Safety Health Environment and Learning Leadership team to drive enterprise strategy and improvement initiatives
• Monitor analyse and report on safety data and trends to influence business outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across Network.
• Enable compliance with legislative regulatory and company requirements while maintaining a practical operational focus.

About you

Youre an engaging leader who knows how to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation.

Youll bring:

• Significant experience delivering safety outcomes in complex operational or industrial environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience leading and developing teams.
• The ability to translate strategy into meaningful business initiatives and results.
• Outstanding communication coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical capability and the confidence to challenge influence and drive change.
• Qualifications in a safety-related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why Aurizon

At Aurizon youll join a business that plays a vital role in keeping Australias economy moving. Youll work alongside experienced leaders influence enterprise outcomes and contribute to a culture where safety people and performance go hand in hand.

If youre passionate about creating safer workplaces leading teams and influencing meaningful change wed love to hear from you.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds personal travel gyms vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

is Australias largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX year we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy connecting miners primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon we are proud of our diverse collaborative creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic caring and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values please visit Close: 10^th September