Job Description

Health & Safety Business Partner

Glendenning, NSW

• Work in a high-impact, high-visibility, high-level of activity on site
• Opportunity to shape safety culture in a complex, high-risk environment
• Build capability and influence real operational outcomes
• Join a business committed to safety, leadership and continuous improvement

Lead safety where it matters most. Influence at scale. Partner with the business.

We’re seeking a highly capable Health & Safety Business Partner to support a critical, high-risk operational site in Glendenning, NSW. This is a hands-on, embedded role in a complex environment with significant fixed assets, yellow gear, and heavy machinery, in a dynamic operational setting.

This is not a transactional safety role; we need a technically strong, commercially aware safety professional who can partner with leaders, challenge thinking, and drive real safety outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior HSE BP, you will be the key safety partner on site, working closely with operations to manage risk, uplift capability and embed a proactive safety culture.

You will:

• Partner with frontline leaders and operational teams to drive safety performance and culture
• Provide expert guidance on high-risk activities, plant safety and hazard management
• Lead and facilitate risk assessments (e.g. HAZOP, bowties, ICAM, HIRAC, LOPA)
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Deliver and embed HSE strategy, systems and improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and internal frameworks
• Analyse trends and influence preventative actions across the site
• Build strong relationships to coach, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels

About the Site

• High-risk operational environment with significant mobile plant and heavy machinery
• Fast-paced, dynamic site with multiple competing priorities
• Strong focus on operational excellence, safety leadership and risk reduction
• Support from National HSE teams

About You

You are a credible, hands-on HSE professional who is comfortable being on the ground, engaging with operators, and influencing leaders in a high-risk setting.

You bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety Business Partner / HSE advisory role
• Strong experience in high-risk, industrial or heavy environments (e.g. waste, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, chemicals)
• Deep capability in risk assessment, process safety and hazard management
• Experience working around mobile plant, heavy equipment and complex operations
• Proven ability to lead investigations and implement meaningful corrective actions
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and challenge operational leaders
• A proactive, resilient approach with a strong continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• Degree in Health & Safety, Engineering or related discipline
• Postgraduate safety qualifications and certificates in safety methodologies highly regarded

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status. We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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