Safety Partner (Rail, Port, Terminal, Trucking)

About the role

Aurizon is seeking an experienced Safety Partner to join its Safety, Health, Environment and Learning team in Newcastle on a 12-month contract. Working with operational leaders and the Principal Safety Partner, you will give practical safety advice, coaching and support across rail, port, terminal and trucking operations in NSW and Victoria, and help strengthen safety performance and a positive safety and wellbeing culture. Regular travel to operational sites is required.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide practical safety advice, coaching and support
• Support rail, port, terminal and trucking operations across NSW and Victoria
• Help leaders develop a strong culture of safety and wellbeing
• Facilitate safety action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Undertake governance and assurance activities to monitor compliance with safety and company requirements
• Conduct frontline audits and support external audit activities
• Participate in, and where required lead, investigations into workplace events
• Monitor the effectiveness of safety policies, programs and processes and identify improvements
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Travel regularly to operational locations across NSW and Victoria

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (mandatory)
• At least 2 years of safety management experience in a high-risk industry
• Experience supporting safety-related projects and improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coach, influence and build relationships with operational leaders and frontline teams

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and regulation
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management

What we offer

• Remuneration from $140,000 (inclusive of super), commensurate with experience
• Development and growth opportunities, including mentoring and development programs
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
• Parental leave program and super booster

Applications close 18 November 2026.