Safety Business Partner

Safety Business Partner 
$70.48 per hour + super | 3-month parental leave cover

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a large public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Safety Business Partner for a 3-month parental leave contract. This senior OHS role is ideal for a safety professional who thrives on influencing leaders, driving compliance, and embedding a strong safety culture.
About the Role
Reporting into a senior People & Safety function, you will provide expert OHS advice and partner closely with leaders across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in strengthening safety systems, managing risk, and coaching leaders to integrate safety into everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on OHS legislation, policies and safety management systems
• Partner with leaders to drive safety strategy, metrics and performance outcomes
• Lead workplace incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk and psychosocial assessments
• Design and deliver safety training, awareness and wellbeing initiatives
• Monitor compliance with Victorian OHS legislation and standards
• Engage with regulators, service providers and key stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline
• 5–7+ years’ experience in a senior OHS or Safety Business Partner role
• Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and compliance frameworks
• Proven experience influencing leaders and driving cultural change
• Solid incident investigation and risk management capability
• Local government experience highly regarded

Requirements

• Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Ability to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check

What’s On Offer

• $70.48 per hour + super
• 3-month contract (parental leave cover)
• Hybrid working environment
• Immediate start opportunity