HR Business Partner – Injury & Wellbeing

About the role

Strait Link, which connects Tasmania with mainland Australia and employs over 1,000 people across its vessels, terminals, warehouses, depots and road network, is looking for an HR Business Partner to support its Injury & Wellbeing Manager. The role partners with senior leaders and frontline managers across freight and logistics operations in Burnie, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart, helping them plan for future workforce needs, develop next supervisors and implement change. It suits someone looking to specialise in injury and wellbeing later in their career.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Injury & Wellbeing Manager to manage workplace injuries, data reporting and wellbeing initiatives
• Coach managers on feedback, performance and conduct
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and team structure
• Support recruitment in Melbourne
• Support and report on training progress
• Guide consultation and support workplace change
• Use workforce data to inform people decisions

Required profile

• Experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Adviser
• Hands-on experience managing sensitive employee relations matters
• Experience working with workplace injuries and workers compensation
• Ability to build trust with frontline teams and senior leaders
• Experience in transport, logistics or another shift-based environment is well regarded

The application closes on 16 December 2026. Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly.