Symons Clark Logistics is a 150-year-old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.
The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner plays a key role in driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the business. This role supports the delivery of our HSE strategy, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and embedding safety into everyday operational practices, particularly within our transport activities. Working closely with operational leaders, the HSE Business Partner provides practical guidance, leads investigations, and contributes to initiatives that enhance our safety systems and performance.
What you will be doing…
- Partnering with operational leaders to embed safe work practices into daily routines and support a proactive, risk-aware culture across all levels of the business.
- Providing expert advice and practical guidance on WHS legislation, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), and internal HSE policies.
- Supporting the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of our safety systems, ensuring they remain compliant, user-friendly, and operationally relevant.
- Coordinating accreditation requirements such as NHVAS and assisting with internal and external audits.
- Identifying HSE training needs and supporting the rollout and tracking of mandatory and role-specific training programs across various teams.
- Leading and supporting incident investigations, including near misses and serious incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely close-out of corrective actions.
- Supporting teams in incident reporting and escalation processes, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and regulatory obligations.
- Conducting regular site inspections, internal audits, and risk assessments, identifying hazards and collaborating with teams to implement effective solutions.
- Monitoring safety performance using lead and lag indicators, analysing data trends, and preparing reports for internal stakeholders.
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate HSE documentation and records in line with audit, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Do you have…
- Experience in a HSE or safety-related role, ideally within transport or logistics environments.
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, CoR, HVNL, and safety best practices.
- Proven ability to lead investigations and drive effective close-out of corrective actions.
- Confidence in conducting audits, inspections, and engaging teams on risk and compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Additional Information…
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check.
Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?
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Respect – We respect each other and those around us.
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Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone’s safety.
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Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.
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Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.
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Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.
Why it’s great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…
- We provide career development opportunities, we believe in supporting, training, and developing our talented employees.
- Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
- Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
- Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
- We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.
We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths – as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.
At Symons Clark Logistics we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate and value diversity as we know it strengthens and adds value to our dedicated workforce.
As we step into the future of Transport and Logistics, we are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity; we encourage women, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.
Please join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply today and be part of a team that values your unique contribution.
Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?
- Please email peopleandculture@symonsclark.com.au
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- Click on the ‘Apply’ button.
- Send a Resume detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
