Safety, Risk & Environment Business Partner

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Job Title: Safety, Risk & 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 :

Following an internal promotion, we are looking for a Safety & Environment Business Partner to join the supportive team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Head of Safety, our Safety, Risk & Environment Business Partner supports the State GM and leadership teams with advice, coaching, and technical support to continuously improve business processes and workplace health and safety. The role conducts independent reviews of risk, internal control, and related matters, including implementation of the Elders Safety Management System and supporting programs in assigned business units

This role will be supporting the QLD and NT branch network, and our corporate teams in our Queensland Head Offices. To deliver the support and coaching required to the branch network, there will regular planned travel including responding to incidents across both States as needed.

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

Responsibilities:

Assist the Head of Safety to plan and conduct an internal review of systems and procedures
Incorporate risks controls and other internal controls & reviews for both WHS and Environmental compliance
Develop and communicate the required safety policy and procedures
Provide expert advice, engage, influence, coach, and mentor key stakeholders and delivery partners to drive desired WH&S behaviours and performance outcomes
Lead and drive exceptional performance through fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
In consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders across the organisation, lead the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the safety and environmental risk management framework
Assist and facilitate H&S risk management training, education, and in-field coaching to raise awareness of responsibilities and build capability in effectively implementing the requirements of the H&S risk management framework

About you:

Relevant education in Safety Management
Possess knowledge of, and be able to interpret relevant Safety legislation, policies, and processes
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts into simplified language
Have a strong bias for action with the ability to execute effectively
Be a people-centered person who understands how change is delivered through effective engagement and relationships
Previous knowledge of chemical safety management (desirable)

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: 08/08/24