HSEQ Coordinator

About AUS-MEAT Limited

AUS-MEAT Limited is a certification body and professional services firm supporting the agriculture, agribusiness and associated industries in Australia and New Zealand, in the fields of Standards Development, Audit, Compliance, Certification, and International Trade Consultancy.

Formed in 1998 by co-owners MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia) and AMPC (Australian Meat Processor Corporation), AUS-MEAT has become a highly regarded leading provider of professional services to the industry.

AUS-MEAT Limited is a medium-sized business built with passionate people who drive a profitable and sustainable industry, supply chain, and export brand for high-quality meat, livestock and fresh produce. This is carried out through leading-edge policy standards; international and national audit programs; accreditation; thorough quality management; and consultation and strategic services, building value for our members, clients and customers.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HSEQ Coordinator to maintain and coordinate AUS-MEAT’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems ensuring relevant accreditations are maintained, data and reporting is accurate. This role will actively support management in the delivery of continuous improvement processes across these areas of responsibility. The position is full-time permanent based in Murarrie, Queensland.

Reporting directly to Head of People & Capabilities, this newly created position will require you to work closely with our HSEQ Consultant, Health & Safety Advisor, Program/Scheme Managers and Extended Leadership Team.

Key areas of focus for this position include but not limited to:

• Maintain and administer the quality systems (AUS-QUAL Certification Management and JAS-ANZ accreditation standards).
• Escalate any high-risk compliance, policy, or business critical issues to HSEQ Consultant.
• Act as the key internal and external point of contact for HSEQ.
• Act as secretary for Quality, Workers HSE Committee and HSE Management meetings including coordination of agendas, taking and publishing of minutes.
• Coordinate and assist in closure of corrective actions resulting from internal and certification audits and assist investigations into safety related incidents.
• Develop, implement, and support a Green Charter for AUS-MEAT.
• Assist in pre-audit preparations and coordination of the audit with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on relevant legislative and standard/ISO/JAS-ANZ requirements relating to the program/scheme.
• Ownership of AUS-MEAT’s Business Management System ensuring documentation is uploaded, maintained, and regularly reviewed.
• Provide training and mentoring across the organisation on HSEQ matters.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current trends and legislation relating to the provision of services.
• Identify improvements to policy, processes, guidance documents and work instructions or the work environment.
• Take immediate action to address identified/reported WHS matters in line with the hierarchy of controls/organisational requirements.

A little about you

To be considered for this role, you will have a relevant qualification, as a minimum, Diploma in Work, Health & Safety, and/or Environment, and/or Quality. Industry experience in professional services, food safety environment or similar regulated industry is advantageous.

Our ideal candidate will have sufficient experience in a similar role coupled with strong technical knowledge of how to read and implement ISO and Industry Standards, certification requirements, codes of practice and regulatory environment/requirements.

The following will benefit your application:

• Solid understanding of compliance and governance requirements and practices in a commercial setting.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders internally and externally and influence outcomes.
• Experience in coordinating a Quality Management System
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer literacy with high-level ability to use computer IT systems including MS Office and other applications commonly used in HSEQ management.
• Strong evidence-based decision-making capabilities.
• Experience of conducting internal and external audits (as auditor and/or auditee).
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information

At AUS-MEAT, we value client and employee safety and due to the nature of our business, we have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement policy. If successful, we will ask for evidence accordingly for our compliance records. In addition, a clear Probity Check (Bankruptcy and National Police History Clearance) is a requirement for employment.

What we can offer you

In return for your efforts, we offer a market-leading salary (commensurate with skills and qualifications) + 11% superannuation, plusadditional benefits, such as:

• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and free Flu vaccinations (voluntary)
• Employee Discounts, Rewards and Recognition Program
• Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance
• 1 day paid company holiday between Christmas and New Year (AUS-MEAT Day)
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social events and morning teas provided with time to connect as a company
• Ongoing training, support, and access to a wide range of online and face to face courses
• Championing of your professional development as a key prioritisation

Our people share the same vision of a sustainable and trusted agriculture and food industry.

How to apply

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Now.

Not sure that you meet 100% of the skills and experience? That's okay, we would still like to hear from you.

Applications close 9.00am Monday 12th February 2024, however, AUS-MEAT retains the right to contact, progress any suitable applicant and/or close applications prior to the closing date.