Safety Business Partner

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.  

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

Tullamarine, VIC | Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract | Full-Time

At Lineage, safety is more than a priority — it’s a value we live every day. As the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, we are committed to ensuring every team member returns home safe, every shift, every day.

We are now seeking an experienced and influential Safety Business Partner to join our Laverton site on a 12-month fixed-term contract and play a critical role in embedding a safety-first culture across our operations.

Based at our Tullamarine facility, this role supports several of our smaller facilities including Truganina, Dandenong South and Allansford.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Safety Manager – Australia, the Safety Business Partner will work closely with site leadership, Health & Safety Representatives, and frontline teams to create an injury-free workplace.

This is a hands-on, operationally focused role that goes beyond personal injury prevention, encompassing process, plant, and transport safety.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, coaching and influencing best practice while ensuring alignment with Lineage’s group safety standards and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Partner with operational leaders to develop, implement, and embed site safety plans and initiatives

• Help create a sustainable safety and compliance culture, reinforcing Lineage’s values and safety framework

• Identify local safety improvement opportunities and proactively mitigate operational risk

• Support or facilitate incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and Safety Leadership training to leaders and teams

• Support injury management and return-to-work activities

• Coordinate consultative frameworks, including HSRs and local safety committees

• Develop SOPs, SWMS, JSAs, toolbox talks, and local safety training

• Monitor, analyse, and report on safety performance, including lead and lag indicators

• Support Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance across transport operations

• Contribute to state, national, and APAC-wide safety programs and initiatives

About You

You are a confident safety professional who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments and enjoys influencing leaders at all levels.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a Safety Advisor / Safety Business Partner or similar role

• Qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline

• In-depth working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and Codes of Practice

• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and investigations

• A track record of partnering with leaders to drive cultural change

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficient organisational and reporting capability, with solid IT skills (Microsoft Office)

• Auditor or training qualifications (highly regarded)

The Lineage Difference

• A high-impact 12-month fixed-term opportunity in a global, values-driven organisation

• A chance to make an immediate and visible difference at a key operational site

• Exposure to national and APAC-level safety programs and initiatives

• A culture built on Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold thinking, and Servant Leadership

• Opportunity to build your profile within a globally recognised logistics business

Why Lineage?
 

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.