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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Environmental Health and Safety
Business
Iplex Australia
Location
VIC - MEL - Northern Suburbs
Job Reference
43943
Posted Date
17-Jul-2026
Closing Date
11-Aug-2026

Description

• A true business partner role where you can influence and drive outcomes
• Have the ability to work across both operational and functional parts of the business
• Community focused, proudly partnered with The Smith Family! 

At Iplex we are committed to a powerful vision – Providing Safe & Secure Water to the World Around Us. We do this by forging partnerships with our customers and communities to deliver safe, secure, and innovative water solutions that not only address the present needs but also lay a solid foundation for future generations. 

As Australia's leading manufacturer and supplier of pipeline systems, we take pride in our pivotal role within Australia’s water industry. We understand the significance of our work, and we are driven by the shared goal of creating a better future.  Join us today to lead a passionate team dedicated to shaping a brighter future and leaving a lasting impact on Australia's water landscape. 

More About Your Role 

We are on the lookout for a people focused EHS Business Partner at Iplex Reservoir this role plays a key part in supporting safe, sustainable and compliant operations across complex manufacturing environments at our Victorian Sites, Albury and Launceston. Working closely with Operational and Site Leaders, this role focuses on proactively managing risk, strengthening safety capability and embedding practical, fit for purpose EHS systems that genuinely support the way work gets done. You will help translate safety and environmental requirements into clear, meaningful actions, ensuring hazards are understood, controls are effective and safety remains a shared responsibility at every level.

This is a true partnering role, you will work alongside Operations Managers and frontline leaders, influencing rather than directing, and building trust through open communication and practical support. With strong national frameworks and leadership backing, you will be empowered to focus on what matters most, improving risk awareness, encouraging positive safety conversations, and driving measurable outcomes such as stronger compliance, reduced incidents, engaged teams and confident leaders who feel supported in their safety responsibilities.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, mining or similarly complex operational environments, where risk management is critical
  • Essential experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, including implementation, maintenance and audit readiness
  • Sound understanding of health and safety risk management, critical controls
  • Practical experience supporting, partnering or influencing operational leaders 
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain risk and safety concepts clearly to different audiences
  • Relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Environment, Sustainability or a related field (or equivalent experience)
More About You 
  • You are a genuine, approachable and adaptable EHS professional 
  • Comfortable engaging with a wide range of personalities and leadership styles, you communicate with clarity, empathy and confidence
  • Bring a solution focused mindset, balancing safety and compliance with practical, real-world outcomes
  • Enjoy being visible in the operation, understanding how work is done and helping people navigate risk effectively
  • Value continuous improvement and are open to learning, development and new ways of working in complex environment
  • Comfortable with regular travel to Albury and Launceston 
Why Join Our Team 
  • Leading Parental Leave policy – 26 weeks paid for primary caregiver
  • Endorsed for our Innovate of our Fletcher Building RAP
  • Enjoy all Fletcher Building Discounts and Rewards
  • Iplex proud partners of The Smith Family supporting youth education 
  • We are driving gender growth from the front with gender focused initiatives, mentoring and memberships ie NAWO
  • Enjoy wellbeing & health support, like Fitness Passport, Health Insurance Discounts & Wellbeing Gateway 
  • Supporting your Future Development with EEF (Employee Education Fund) 
  • Keep up to date with regular communications and internal updates 
We are Proudly an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities & LBGTQIA+ People