Join dnata, a leading global ground handling and experience the excitement of working in one of the world’s most dynamic industries!

We’re on the lookout for a motivated Safety Business Partner to help drive a positive, high-performing safety culture across our Passenger Services, Cargo, Ramp and Baggage operations located at Melbourne Airport.

Your New Role:

As a Safety Business Partner, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of a sustainably safe operation by providing effective business partnering and leveraging expertise in Safety, Compliance, Risk Management and Incident Investigation.

You will actively engage with all business streams addressing day-to-day operational challenges and fostering a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with local leaders to identify and spearhead improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols.
• Provide support for health and safety consultative processes within designated locations.
• Coordinate and actively participate in risk assessments to identify, control and mitigate workplace and operational hazards.
• Engage with frontline staff to validate compliance with dnata policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Take the lead in investigations into incidents and near misses including injuries and operational events, ensuring thorough analysis and follow-up.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of sustainable corrective action plans, offering guidance and support to leaders in their execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in safety IT systems, overseeing incident reporting, investigation, audits and necessary actions to support business leaders.
• Cultivate a positive safety culture by promoting awareness, engagement and accountability across all levels of the organisation.
• Encourage the reporting of safety concerns and suggestions for improvement, fostering an environment of continuous enhancement.
• Utilise data analytics to identify trends, measure safety performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports for management, highlighting key safety metrics and areas for improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills well suited to building business relationships with existing and potential customers and managing all internal as well as external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• You must have the right to work in Australia
• Previous experience in Safety within Aviation, Warehousing, Transportation or Logistics environments. (desirable)

dnata is a leading global air services provider delivering safe, efficient and seamless ground handling services across Australia, including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, and cargo operations across major airports nationwide. We support some of the world’s largest airlines, combining safety, efficiency, and teamwork to keep aircraft, freight, and passengers moving seamlessly. 

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

Application closing date: 8 June 2026 (17:00PM)