Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner (HSE)

• Deliver Health, Safety and Environment solutions across the V/Line network
• Regional Travel across Victoria required
• Free myki travel and Tool of Trade for business use

V/Line’s purpose is to provide safe, connected, and reliable journeys for all Victorians, our vision is to be a modern, high performing railway and coach service as part of an inclusive, integrated and sustainable Victorian transport system. In order to achieve our purpose and mission one of our key initiative is Destination Zero – Zero Rail and Coach Incidents, Zero Harm to People and Zero Damage to the Environment. The Safety, Sustainability and Risk team play an integral part in delivering this initiative.

About the role

This role is part of the Safety, Sustainability and Risk (SSR) Group and is responsible forproviding onsite specialist advice, technical support, development and promotion of the V/Line Management System to the Annual Works Plan (AWP) Track Renewal Gangs and other stakeholders across the organisation to enable them to meet their HSE and Rail Safety obligations.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Assist with the implementation, promotion and monitoring of V/Line’s HSE strategy, frameworks, programs, initiatives, supporting systems / platforms and other priorities
• Partner, influence and coach key roles, to develop their skills and improve HSE knowledge, culture and performance across the workplace; and building team and business capability
• Assist and support HSE assurance activities by identifying gaps, opportunities, trends or emerging conditions and engaging stakeholders to develop solutions to enhance and improve overall HSE performance
• Work collaboratively with other HSE BP’s and provide support to other regions / workgroups when required

Key selection criteria for the role;

You will have:

• Certificate IV in W/OHS (essential)
• Tertiary qualification to degree level in Health and Safety is advantageous
• Experience in working with integrated management systems, in particular ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Technical knowledge in W/OHS with experience in a similar role, ideally within an operational environment
• Rail, construction and/or heavy industry experience highly advantageous
• Competencies in Risk, Audit and Investigation methodologies
• Hold a current unrestricted Victorian Drivers Licence
• You will have strong communication skills, strong attention to detail and experience developing effective working relationships with a regionally dispersed workforce stakeholder engagement
• Flexibility to travel within Victoria which may require overnight stays/shift work
• Experience utilising Office 365 applications, PowerBI, JD Edwards and other productivity platforms / safety software
• Resilience, the ability to learn quickly partnered with strong problem-solving skills will set you up for success.
• Alignment to V/Lines core values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights

If you would like more information about this position, please email MarieAnne.Ramondino@vline.com.au

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In addition to free myki travel Victoria-wide, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. This role contributes to connecting Victorians every day
• Huge potential – we’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – You’ll be part of the broader Safety, Sustainability & Risk team, surrounded by talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural event interview, and a medical check. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo a probity (police) check and maintain a valid Employee Victorian Working with Children’s Check for the duration of employment.

V/Line is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.