Job details
| Location: | Malvern |
| Salary: | $66 - $75 per hour + super |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-123180 |
| Posted: | 13 days ago |
Job description
- $66 – $75 per hour + super |Local Government
- 3 months with potential for extension or ongoing role| Initially contracted until 16th May 2025
- Southeast of Melbourne CBD, close to public transport
Our client, a local government just south of Melbourne’s CBD is looking for a Safety Business Partner to join their Safety team. You will be reporting into the Head of People Health Safety & Wellbeing.
As a Safety Business Partner, you will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture, providing expert advice on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You will partner with senior leaders to develop proactive safety strategies, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a full-time role, working Monday – Friday. The position is due to start mid-February and is initially contracted until the 16th May and could lead to longer term work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of workplace safety strategies
- Provide expert guidance on OHS regulations and best practices
- Partner with leaders to embed safety culture across the organisation
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and workplace safety inspections
- Deliver targeted training programs and safety awareness initiatives
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
- Relevant degree or diploma in OHS, Risk Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in a senior safety role
- Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, compliance, and risk management
- Proven ability to coach and influence senior leaders on safety practices
- Experience in local government or large organisations (desirable)
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Competitive hourly rate
- Convenient location with easy access to public transport
- Opportunity for contract extension and career progression
At Charterhouse, we embrace and value diversity in culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome contributions from all people, including valuing the skills and contributions of Aboriginal