Safety Business Partner

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.