Health & Safety Business Partner - Burdekin Region
About Us
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
About the Role
The Health and Safety Business Partner provides strategic and operational health and safety leadership across operations and functional areas, partnering with leaders and frontline teams. The role will foster a proactive safety culture while strengthening critical risk management and organisational capabilities through ownership and influence across the organisation.
You will support a portfolio across the Region, balancing operational priorities with strategic health and safety initiatives to drive positive business outcomes.
About you
- Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety
- Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and coach across all levels of the business
- Demonstrated experience in incident investigation methodologies (ICAM)
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and critical risk controls
- Considerable experience in a safety role within manufacturing, processing or heavy industry
- Sugar industry experience
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau
Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the job ads expiry, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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HEALTH & SAFETY BUSINESS PARTNER - Burdekin Region in Wakefield employer: Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd
Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd offers a diverse range of career opportunities within the agricultural and renewable energy sectors, providing employees with stability and the chance to work on unique projects. The company fosters a collaborative work environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, making it an attractive employer for skilled professionals. With a commitment to professional growth and development, employees can expect to gain valuable experience across various engineering and mechanical disciplines.
