About the Organisation
We're partnering with a highly regarded organisation with a diverse workforce of frontline, operational and corporate employees.
This newly created opportunity offers the chance to shape a growing Safety function, lead a team of Safety professionals and remain hands-on in influencing safety culture, capability and business performance.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Safety Officer, this is a highly visible business partnering opportunity supporting leaders across a large and diverse workforce, while leading and developing a team of Safety professionals.
Working closely with managers, operational leaders and executives, you'll provide both strategic and hands-on advice across safety, risk, culture, wellbeing and compliance.
You'll act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders navigate challenges, build capability and embed practical safety initiatives that support both employees and business outcomes.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and working across a broad range of environments while contributing to the ongoing evolution of safety practices and culture.
Key Areas of Focus Include:
Partnering with leaders to support safe, engaged and high-performing teams
Providing practical advice and guidance across safety, risk and workplace wellbeing matters
Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of safety frameworks, programs and initiatives
Coaching leaders to strengthen safety leadership and accountability
Using data and insights to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
Supporting incident management,



investigations and risk mitigation activities
Contributing to organisation-wide safety and wellbeing projects
Building strong relationships across a broad and diverse stakeholder group
Supporting change initiatives and the ongoing development of a positive safety culture
About You
Experience in a Safety Business Partner, Senior Safety Advisor or similar WHS role
Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels
Experience working within a large, complex or operationally diverse environment
Demonstrated team leadership, coaching or people management experience
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A pragmatic, proactive and solutions-focused approach
Experience driving safety culture, change or continuous improvement initiatives
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
Highly Regarded
Experience withinGovernment & Public Sector
Team leadership or people management experience
Experience supporting industrial or unionised workforces
Change management experience
Why This Role?
Opportunity to join a values-driven and community-focused organisation
Broad stakeholder exposure across a highly varied workforce
Genuine opportunity to influence culture and organisational outcomes
Supportive leadership team and collaborative working workplace
Attractive salary package and leaseback vehicle arrangement
9-day fortnight and hybrid flexibility
Long-term career growth within a large and stable organisation
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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📌 Work Health & Safety Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 New South Wales