Health & Safety Business Partner

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.
Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Role

As a Health & Safety Business Partner within People, Culture and Safety you will drive transformational change in health and safety.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist expertise in the areas of industrial and operational risk management, cultural and behavioural change practices and injury and illness prevention.
• Contribute to planning tools and deliver on planned work for business areas.
• Analyse and utilise data and information to better inform risk management decision making.
• Monitor planned interactions with business groups, particularly around risk assessment, risk solution and group specific H&S projects.

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What we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Business Partner who is passionate about creating safe, compliant, and high-performing work environments. This role requires someone who can partner with stakeholders, manage risk effectively, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices across diverse operational settings.

• Significant experience in high-risk environments (utilities, mining, construction, energy, logistics or similar) to identify, manage, and mitigate H&S risks.
• Strong computer and technology skills with the ability to analyse data and develop effective H&S solutions.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply H&S legislation, policies, and standards in workplace settings.
• Experience managing projects and contributing to H&S systems, including coaching operational teams.
• Well-developed relationship management skills to build credible networks that improve H&S outcomes.
• Current C Class driver’s licence.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

The Details

This role will be based in Rocherlea and attracts a salary of $110,708.10 - $116,858.57 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Jeffrey Altmann - Manager Health and Safety at Jeffrey.Altmann@taswater.com.au or call +61499 841 145.

Applications will be closing at 10:00 AM, Thursday 8th January 2026.

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.