Safety Business Partner
Job No:
MRSC5061
Location:
Woodend
Permanent Full Time
$92,760. - $101,125 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 5061
Ready to hit the ground running and make a genuine impact? Join us as a Safety Business Partner and play a key role in shaping a proactive, positive safety culture across our Assets and Operations Directorate.
About the role
This is a collaborative and rewarding opportunity where you’ll work closely with leaders across a diverse range of services to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose safety solutions. As part of a high-performing and supportive team, you’ll build strong relationships and influence meaningful behavioural change across the organisation.
You’ll take a hands-on, business partnering approach—supporting leaders to embed safe work practices, enhance systems, and drive continuous improvement.
About you
You thrive in a partnering role and enjoy working with people at all levels of an organisation. You’re confident influencing others, naturally collaborative, and bring a practical, solutions-focused mindset backed by strong technical expertise.
You will bring:
• Proven ability to consult, influence and motivate stakeholders to drive positive safety behaviours
• Strong knowledge of contemporary OHS practices, systems and legislation, and the ability to apply them in real-world settings
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments, with a focus on practical improvements
• Well-developed analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a professional, confidential environment
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work across a variety of areas, and be part of a team of high-performing professionals who genuinely care about safety and each other—this is the opportunity for you.
Staff Benefits
- Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
- Annual no cost flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Purchased leave
- Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
- Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work
We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.
Position DescriptionInterviews are expected to be held from early April 2026.
Closing Date: 10 April at 5:00pm.
To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.
Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
