Safety Business Partner

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.  

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

Position Details

AtLineage, safety isn't just a priority - it's our number one value. We are on a significant safety transformation journey, embedding a safety-first culture and ensuring that every team member, contractor, supplier and visitor returns home safely every day.

As we continue to implement and enhance controls, processes and ways of working, we are looking for aSafety Business Partnerto join our flagship Hume Rd facility in Laverton North and help us bring this vision to life.


About the role

As a Safety Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of shaping and embedding safety culture across our operations.

This is more than a compliance role - it's an opportunity to influence, educate and support continuous improvement in workplace safety.

You'll work closely with site leadership, operational teams, and Health & Safety Representatives, ensuring that safety is integrated into every aspect of our business.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with leaders to develop, implement, and enhance site safety plans and risk management strategies.

• Identify local safety improvement opportunities and coach site leadership on best practices.

• Lead or facilitate incident investigations, operational risk assessments, and audits.

• Support the implementation of Lineage's Safety Framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and legislation.

• Develop, implement, and embed safe systems of work, including SOPs and risk assessments.

• Promote the prompt reporting of incidents and hazards, supporting continuous learning and proactive risk management.

• Support Safety and Compliance Culture Programs and provide training, coaching and mentoring to leaders and frontline employees.

• Support injury management and contribute to state, country, and APAC-wide safety initiatives.

• Maintain safety records, analyse safety data, and provide insights to drive proactive safety improvements.

About You

Essential:

• You are a true safety champion who works collaboratively with teams to ensure the highest levels of engagement around safety

• Proven experience in a similar safety leadership role within warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.

• Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or related disciplines.

• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and compliance requirements.

• Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, and audits.

• Ability to partner with operational leaders to build and sustain a strong safety culture.

• Strong understanding of safety procedures, systems, and risk management frameworks.

• Lead Auditor qualifications or relevant auditing experience.

Preferred:

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on, operational safety support.

• Strong time management and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety IT systems (e.g., Rapid, Enviro Essentials).

Why join us?

• Be part of a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, driving safety excellence across APAC.

• Play a pivotal role in a company that truly values safety, people, and innovation.

• Lead safety initiatives that transform mindsets, improve processes, and create safer workplaces.

Why Lineage?
 

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.