Safety Business Partner [ Melbourne Airport]

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION As a Safety Business Partner, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of a sustainably safe operation by providing effective Business Partnering and leveraging expertise in Safety, Compliance, Risk Management and Incident Investigation. You will actively engage with all business streams addressing day-to-day operational challenges and fostering a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organisation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with local leaders to identify and spearhead improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols. Provide support for health and safety consultative processes within designated locations.

Coordinate and actively participate in risk assessments to identify, control and mitigate workplace and operational hazards. Engage with frontline staff to validate compliance with dnata policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Take the lead in investigations into incidents and near misses including injuries and operational events, ensuring thorough analysis and follow-up.

Facilitate the development and implementation of sustainable corrective action plans, offering guidance and support to leaders in their execution. Serve as a subject matter expert in safety IT systems, overseeing incident reporting, investigation, audits and necessary actions to support business leaders. Cultivate a positive safety culture by promoting awareness, engagement and accountability across all levels of the organisation.

Encourage the reporting of safety concerns and suggestions for improvement, fostering an environment of continuous enhancement. Utilise data analytics to identify trends, measure safety performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare and deliver regular reports for management, highlighting key safety metrics and areas for improvement.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Certification IV in Health and Safety. Proven experience in risk assessment and incident investigation.

This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne and our Regional Ports (Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide) DESIRABLE CRITERIA Previous experience in Safety within Aviation, Warehousing, Transportation or Logistics environments.