Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne - VIC 

  • Lead day to day safety for a growing Australian Manufacturing business based in the Central Goldfields Shire 
Join a growing Australian manufacturing business where safety is a core operational priority, not just a compliance function. This is a hands-on business partnering role supporting a busy production and distribution environment, working closely with leaders to strengthen safety culture, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

About the Role Reporting into the People & Safety function, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across a manufacturing site of approximately 300 employees. This role combines operational safety support with strategic projects focused on compliance, risk management, injury management and workforce wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with leaders to identify and manage workplace risks.
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Support workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
  • Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments.
  • Maintain and improve WHS systems, policies and procedures.
  • Deliver safety coaching, training and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Monitor WHS performance and support continuous improvement projects.
About You:
  • Experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, FMCG, warehousing, logistics or a similar operational environment.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management principles.
  • Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience managing workers compensation and injury management processes.
  • Practical, hands-on approach with excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Relevant WHS qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma or higher)
What's on Offer
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on safety performance and employee wellbeing.
  • Stable, growing manufacturing environment with strong leadership support.
If you're a proactive safety professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams and creating safer workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference number:

4086324

Date Published:

22-Oct-2026

Contact Name:

Marc Lander

Contact Email:

mlander@thesafestep.com.au

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