Join a growing Australian manufacturing business where safety is a core operational priority, not just a compliance function. This is a hands-on business partnering role supporting a busy production and distribution workplace, working closely with leaders to strengthen safety culture, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

About the Role Reporting into the People & Safety function, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across a manufacturing site of approximately 300 employees. This role combines operational safety support with strategic projects focused on compliance, risk management, injury management and workforce wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with leaders to identify and manage workplace risks.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Support workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
- Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments.
- Maintain and improve WHS systems, policies and procedures.
- Deliver safety coaching, training and wellbeing initiatives.




- Monitor WHS performance and support continuous improvement projects.

About You:

- Experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, FMCG, warehousing, logistics or a similar operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management principles.
- Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing workers compensation and injury management processes.
- Practical, hands-on approach with excellent relationship-building skills.
- Relevant WHS qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma or higher)

What's on Offer

- Flexible working arrangements.
- Supportive and collaborative culture.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on safety performance and employee wellbeing.
- Stable, growing manufacturing environment with strong leadership support.

If you're a proactive safety professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams and creating safer workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 The Safe Step
📍 Melbourne