Safety, Health & Environment Business Partner

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Job Title: Safety, Health & Environment Business Partner
Location: Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication, and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape, we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role:

Our Safety, Health & Environment Business Partners play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Safety, Health & Environment, State General Manager & Leadership teams and the broader network to promote and maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing culture across 56 branches in QLD/ NT.

You will play a critical role in managing and mitigating risks and ensuring the continuous improvement of workplace health and safety practices through implementing industry leading safety initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to drive a strategic approach with audits, and reviews that safeguard our people and support the development of our safety-first culture.

Ideally, this role will be based out of Brisbane however may be based out of any locations across Queensland.

Responsibilities:

As a SHE Business Partner, you will:

Develop and execute risk management strategies to minimize hazards and build a safety-first culture
Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify safety hazards and develop mitigation strategies
Provide coaching, and training to key stakeholders across various locations, empowering leaders and teams to take ownership of safety at every level
Respond to incidents, delivering hands-on support and ensuring corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
Contribute to the development & implementation of key safety, health and environment initiatives and programs
Collaborate with our Injury Management Specialists to coordinate Return to Work plans

About you:

To succeed as a SHE Business Partner, you have:

Proven experience driving change in a safety or risk environment (agricultural industry advantageous)
Strong ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Demonstrated experience delivering safety training and uplifting operational safety competencies
Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments and site inspections
Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety with a current drivers license
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new Safety Management Systems

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information email recruitment@elders.com.au or visit our careers page on our website.
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 04/04/25