Senior Safety Specialist
Australia Post
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Challenge yourself in an evolving environment where we invest for the future
Leading logistics organisation with over 200 years of trusted service
Excellent career development and long-term growth opportunities
Challenge yourself in an evolving environment where we invest for the future
Leading logistics organisation with over 200 years of trusted service
Excellent career development and long-term growth opportunities
Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the opportunity
As our Senior Safety Specialist for Deliveries, you’ll play a key role in strengthening safety leadership. You’ll empower leaders to take ownership of safety outcomes, driving continuous improvement through expert technical advice, practical support and strong stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be required to travel between operational sites and be available onsite five days per week.
In this role, you’ll build collaborative and productive relationships with managers, employees, service providers, regulators and the wider safety community. You’ll work closely with the Head of Safety to shape and deliver the local safety strategy, ensuring initiatives protect our people, enhance wellbeing and embed a proactive, forward-thinking safety culture.
What you’ll deliver with us
In this role, you’ll play a critical part in strengthening safety leadership across your area by partnering closely with operational teams, providing expert guidance and coaching, and driving the delivery of safety initiatives that support a strong, consistent and proactive safety culture. You’ll use data, collaboration and your technical expertise to influence decision-making, improve outcomes and ensure our people, customers and communities remain safe every day.
You will also:
- Build trusted, coaching-based relationships with operational leaders to deliver key safety initiatives, improvements and strategic projects
- Provide expert safety advice, insights and analysis, using data and trends to guide risk-based decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead the local implementation of Enterprise Safety programs, systems and high-quality incident investigations, ensuring standards are met and learnings are shared.
- Partner with Customer Excellence, Enterprise Safety and other stakeholders to develop plans aligned to our broader safety strategy.
- Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging storytelling, sharing best-practice learnings and fostering leadership capability across Deliveries.
- Champion the One Australia Post approach, actively contributing to team outcomes, building strong networks and supporting a safe, customer-first workplace.
About you
You’re an experienced safety leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced operational environments and knows how to influence, coach and guide others to deliver meaningful safety outcomes. You bring deep technical knowledge of safety legislation, risk management and safety systems, along with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical actions. You’re confident navigating unionised environments, engaging with regulators, building trusted partnerships and leading change across diverse teams. With strong judgement, communication and analytical skills, you’re someone who can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to improving safety across a large operational network.
You will bring:
- Proven track record in improving safety leadership and culture
- 5-10 years experience in a senior safety specialist role within a large, complex or unionised organisation, with strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety systems.
- Proven ability to influence, coach and partner with leaders, union officials, HSRs and external stakeholders to drive improved safety outcomes.
- Strong experience investigating incidents, analysing risk, developing safety plans aligned to strategy and communicating complex information clearly to all levels.
- Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, escalate where needed and deliver safety initiatives on time.
- Ability to work across remote teams and operational environments, with adaptability, flexibility and a hands-on approach to leading by example.
- Relevant OH&S qualification (Diploma level or above), with desirable extras such as Lead Auditor, ICAM, Cert IV Training & Assessment and experience in rehabilitation/RTW programs.
How we’ll deliver for you
- Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, with people of all ages, genders and walks of life
- We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
- Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose
We're delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au