About the Role
We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and proactive Senior Safety Business Partner - Third Runway Project to join our Safety team.
The Senior Safety Business Partner - M3R provides dedicated safety leadership and business partnering support to one of APAC's largest infrastructure projects. Working as an embedded member of the M3R project team while maintaining independence as part of the Safety function, the role partners with project leadership to ensure safety risks are proactively identified, managed and governed throughout planning, design and delivery.
The role provides strategic advice, independent assurance and practical support across all phases of the project, embedding APAC's Safety Management System, Safety in Design principles and Active Client model.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong, proactive safety leadership across a major infrastructure project, partnering with senior leaders to embed safety into project planning, decision-making and delivery.
- Demonstrated experience working in complex, high-risk construction, infrastructure or major capital projects.
- Expertise in identifying, assessing and managing critical project safety risks, ensuring effective controls are implemented, monitored and continuously improved.
- Embed Safety in Design principles throughout the project lifecycle, working collaboratively with designers, engineers, contractors and operational stakeholders.
- Oversee contractor safety performance, including audits, inspections and assurance activities.
- Provide pragmatic advice, challenge decisions where required and build trusted relationships with senior leaders, project teams and contractors.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
- Significant experience in a senior OHS role, focused on safety in high-risk construction environments.
- Experience supporting major infrastructure or brownfield construction projects within complex operational environments.
- Strong understanding of Principal Contractor arrangements, client-side governance and Active Client responsibilities.
- Extensive experience in incident management and comprehensive safety reporting.
Desirable
- Accreditation in Root Cause Analysis (e.g. ICAM or TapRoot).
About Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world. APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport.
Benefits
- Free access to Higher State Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
- Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for business and personal use.
- Hybrid flexible working arrangements.
- Airport Holiday and Wellness Day - two additional days of leave.
- Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning.
- Mental health and well-being initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access to an employee benefits scheme including corporate rates and airport retailer discounts.