Safety Business Partner

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Location
Malvern, Victoria
Category
Office Support
Salary
$70.48 - $70.48 Hourly
Posted
09-Feb-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Nimmy De Silva
Reference
183283

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

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