Safety Business Partner

About Strait Link

Strait Link has a proud history as a vital link in the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. As an end-to-end logistics provider everyday our people - on our vessels at ports at our depots and warehouses and in our trucks and offices - play a vital role connecting Tasmanian businesses and communities.

Through daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and Port of Burnie in Tasmania our world-class ships connect the Tasmanian economy and communities with customers suppliers and markets across Australia and in turn the world.

About the role

Strait Link is seeking a passionate Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner to join our team for a 14-month maternity leave contract.

In this pivotal role youll work closely with operational leaders and frontline teams to embed proactive risk management strengthen safety leadership and ensure the effective implementation of our WHS Management System. Youll lead investigations coach teams and drive initiatives that improve safety performance and foster a just culture of accountability.

From safety leadership to system governance youll play a key part in ensuring Strait Link continues to meet and exceed its HSE commitments across all operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver practical HSE advice and promote a proactive safety culture

• Coach and mentor teams to improve safety behaviours systems and leadership capability

• Conduct and support incident investigations hazard management and post-incident learning

• Facilitate and maintain risk assessments JSAs and critical risk controls

• Develop review and maintain WHS documentation including SWMS procedures and risk registers

• Deliver training and participate in audits to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards

• Prepare WHSE reports and analytics to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities

• Liaise with contractors and ensure compliance with Strait Links safety requirements

• Support HSE strategy implementation and assist with audit governance and assurance programs

What were looking for

Youre an experienced HSE professional who thrives on partnering with people solving problems and creating safer ways of working. You bring practical know-how strong communication skills and the confidence to influence and support leaders at all levels.

To succeed in this role youll have:

• At least 3 years experience in a similar HSE or WHS advisory position in a high-risk or multi-disciplinary environment

• A Diploma in Work Health & Safety (tertiary qualifications an advantage)

• Solid knowledge of WHS legislation risk management and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 systems

• ICAM or equivalent incident investigation qualification

• A nationally accredited WHS Auditor qualification

• Strong influencing coaching and relationship-building skills

• Experience analysing and reporting HSE data for insights and improvement

• Advanced Microsoft Office and safety reporting system experience

• A current drivers licence and flexibility to travel as required

An inclusive workplace works for everyone

We celebrate difference. At Strait Link we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and invite applications from people of all ages cultural backgrounds genders sexual orientations people living with disabilities neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you need additional support to be your best self during the application process please let us know.

We appreciate your understanding that we are not accepting applications or CVs from agencies. For any queries please email

We have several roles currently advertised which means our recruitment process may take longer than usual. As such we thank you for your patience.