Senior WHS Business Partner

Senior WHS Business Partner

We are looking for an experienced Senior WHS Business Partner to join our dynamic Safety Team based at our Head Office in Port Adelaide. 

About Flinders Port Holdings
Flinders Port Holdings is South Australia's leading Port services group with assets and operations across South Australia. Through integrated stevedoring, infrastructure and logistics services, we connect South Australian businesses to each other and to the world.  
With over 700 employees across the State, we are a diverse and dynamic organisation, committed to delivering the highest quality port and supply chain services.

Role Overview
The Senior Work, Health and Safety Business Partner leads a small team to develop and implement health, safety and wellbeing programs in line with our  WHS and Wellbeing Strategy and legislative requirements. The role focuses on fostering a strong safety culture by providing practical advice, coaching leaders on effective safety leadership practices and leading WHS initiatives and projects, to ensure safe and sustainable operational outcomes, enhanced performance, and managed risk.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead a team of safety professionals to promote FPH's Safety and Wellbeing vision; 
• Provide strategic advice, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation;
• Deliver coaching, training and compliance support to leaders and employees, facilitating engagement in safety programs and implementation of the WHS Management System;
• Partner with stakeholders to proactively identify and manage risks, conduct incident investigations and workplace audits while fostering a fair and just culture; 
• Support early intervention strategies and injury case management, collaborating with the Return to Work function to ensure effective and sustainable outcomes for workers and business operations; and 
• Collaborate on management system continuous improvement, lead and deliver health and safety initiatives, and prepare reports for our Group Executive team.

About you
Your skills and experience will include;

• Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety or equivalent experience, with completed training in Lead Investigation and Lead Auditing; 
• Extensive experience in high-risk environments, including interpreting ISO and AS standards and applying WHS legislation;
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop high performance;
• Experience supporting recovery and return-to-work functions for work-related injuries;
• Strong interpersonal skills fostering collaboration, trust, and openness, coupled with the ability to influence and lead change; and 
• Highly developed planning, reporting, and communication skills, including oral and written report writing.

Benefits 
Flinders Port Holdings know that people are central to everything that we do. A career with us includes:

• Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks for primary carers and 8 weeks for non-primary carers including superannuation guarantee on base wages (pro rata for part time employees) whilst on parental leave
• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum
• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer 
• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees 
• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment
• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity 
• Dress for your day office attire 
• Long-term career opportunities
• Generous Bonus Program

To Apply
Even if you don't think you quite meet all the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you. Please click on the link provided to submit your application, ensuring your Resume and Cover Letter outlines your experience and qualifications. 

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company, along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card).  Don't worry, if you don't hold an MSIC card, if successful, we will work with you to help you obtain it.  This role requires the incumbent to hold a valid driver's licence. 

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email jess.meyer@fphgroup.com.au   

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday December 1st 2024

Flinders Port Holdings can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of any accommodations that may assist in helping you feel more welcome by contacting our team on the email address above.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.