Head Of Health & Safety

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Strait Link has a proud history as a vital link in the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland.

As an end-to-end logistics provider, everyday our people - on our vessels, at ports, at our depots and warehouses, and in our trucks and offices - play a vital role connecting Tasmanian businesses and communities.

Through daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and Port of Burnie in Tasmania, our world-class ships connect the Tasmanian economy and communities with customers, suppliers and markets across Australia and, in turn, the world.

About the Role As the Head of Health and Safety, you will report directly into the Chief Strategy & Risk Officer, and be the key business partner for all HSE matters across Strait Link.

You will lead the execution of our established safety plan, drive continuous improvement in our safety performance, and embed risk management into day-to-day activities.

Working closely with our compliance and operations teams, you'll ensure that safety remains a top priority across every part of our logistics network.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Drive execution of Strait Link's safety plan across shipping terminals, vessels, and logistics operations.

Lead risk management processes to proactively identify, assess, and control workplace hazards.

Manage and continuously improve HSE systems to support safety performance and reporting.

Provide expert guidance and leadership on compliance with health and safety legislation, standards, and internal policies.

Partner with operations leaders and compliance teams to ensure integrated, consistent safety practices across the business.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.

Support cultural development initiatives to engage frontline teams and promote safety leadership at all levels.

About You Extensive experience in a senior HSE role, ideally within transport, logistics, maritime, or industrial sectors.

Degree qualified in Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.

Strong understanding of HSE legislation, systems, and risk management frameworks.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across multi-site, operational environments.

Proven experience managing, implementing, and improving HSE systems and reporting platforms.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.

A proactive, hands-on approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone We celebrate difference.

At Strait Link we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

If you need additional support to be your best self during the application process, please let us know.

We appreciate your understanding that we are not accepting applications or CVs from agencies.

For any queries, please email (emailprotected) We have several roles currently advertised, which means our recruitment process may take longer than usual.

As such, we thank you for your patience.

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