Site Safety, Health & Environment Manager (Minto - 24 Month Contract)

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets. 

 
We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.  

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team! 

At Unilever ANZ, we have also embarked on something special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day work week trial. This trial will see our staff retain 100 percent of their salaries, while working 80 percent of the time and delivering 100 percent of business outcomes. The Site Safety, Health & Environment Manager (Minto - 24 Month Contract) is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.

Job Summary

TheSite Safety, Health & Environment Manager (Minto - 24 Month Contract) will provide leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of safety, health, environment, and wellbeing across a large manufacturing site of over 300 employees. The purpose of this role is to embed change, improve safety, health and environment culture and provide coaching to all levels of site leadership team aligned to the organisational vision and plan.

In addition, the role is responsible for providing direction on the occupational health aspect of wellbeing to functional leadership teams and influencing wellbeing improvements in conjunction with the wider People Leadership Team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Model best practice leadership by ensuring specialist strategic advice, practical guidance and support is available to the site leadership team across all aspects of health, safety, environment, sustainability, and wellbeing.
• Providing trusted advisory support and coaching for site teams through engagement and provision of expert advice.
• Drive a high performing culture through engaging, inspiring and developing capability of the overall site team.
• Build and develop safety, health, environment, and wellbeing capability across the site to enable the business to meet legislative compliance obligations and achieve company health safety and environmental goals.
• Build strong, influencing relationships with functional leadership teams.
• Deliver significant change transformation programs.
• Maintain an approach that balances a strategic mindset with strong technical knowledge and commercial pragmatism.
• Build strong rapport and positive relationships with key stakeholders and influencers within the business.
• Establish and oversee contractor management relevant to safety, health and environment.
• Successfully lead a small team.

Does this sound like You?

Required :

• 5-10 yrs relevant knowledge gained through on-the-job learning, especially in the areas of SHE systems management.
• Strategic leadership experience and competency within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Sound people skills with the ability to establish and build on working relationships effectively across all levels of the organisation from site directors to frontline employees.
• Highly effective communication skills (both oral and written) at all levels including the ability to present information to a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to manage challenging conversations and situations.
• Strong working knowledge of national and state safety, health and environment legislation
• Excellent computer and literacy skills

Desired :

• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards relating to a Manufacturing Facility. (eg. Confined Spaces, Working at Heights, Management of Contractors, Electrical Standards, Machine Guarding etc)
• The ability to be able to work with a high degree of autonomy
• The ability to use data to determine trends and action plans
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Unionised Workforces

What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on **********@unilever.com.

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.