Health & Safety Business Partner – Government UtilityAdelaide, SA
6-month contract | $630 daily rate | Immediate start

We are currently partnering with a key government utility to source an experienced Health & Safety Business Partner to drive strategic safety initiatives across a large and complex business unit. This is a dynamic and hands-on role focused on influencing culture, risk management and WHS capability across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with leaders and teams across the business unit and People & Safety function.
• Drive a positive safety culture through clear communication, coaching, and two-way engagement.
• Establish and implement a tailored H&S risk management strategy with emphasis on preventing life-changing incidents.
• Support business units with the development, implementation, and monitoring of controls for high and medium risk processes.
• Lead or support the investigation of incidents and embed learnings across the business.
• Participate in internal audits, site inspections and the delivery of WHS training as required.
• Stay up to date with WHS trends and ensure learnings are integrated into continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide expert guidance on relevant WHS legislation and the integration of Safety in Design and other critical frameworks.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive practical WHS experience (essential).
• Minimum 3+ years of WHS risk management experience in a complex, multi-faceted environment.
• Proven ability to influence, partner with senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Management systems auditing experience and sound knowledge of WHS legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive safety outcomes while building trust.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams in a health and safety context (desirable).

Additional Info:

• Based in Adelaide, with some flexibility and potential travel within SA.
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to meet health, vaccination and compliance requirements.
• Police and working with vulnerable people checks may be required depending on placement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation and play a critical role in shaping safety performance across vital public services.
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