AddressOur Client
Based in Casino, our client is owned entirely by farmers and has been operational since 1933! As the largest meat processing cooperative in Australia, they have over 1000 employees and are renowned for their use of world-class equipment. With a workforce that is constantly expanding, safety is a top priority in every department, including production, maintenance and livestock.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager of People & Culture, the WHS Manager has an incredible opportunity to make their mark in the safety space! Working closely with all departments, our client is looking for someone with a passion for creating a positive, supportive and safe working environment for every single person in the business. Managing a team of two safety officers, our client is looking for someone hands-on, knowledgeable and highly experienced.
What does a day-to-day look like?
If you've worked in WHS, you'll know that every day is different! However, a typical day in the life could include (and isn't limited to):
- Monitoring WHS performance including compliance with external regulations and standards and internal policy and procedures
- Preparing, implementing, reviewing, and maintaining (WHSEMS) Safety Management System documentation
- Ensuring that workers are equipped with the information, instruction, training and supervision that they need to work safely
- Accessing sources of WHS information and systematically disseminate information to all workers
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Conducting WHS inspections, reviewing and recording instances of non-compliance and monitor any corrective measures
- Liaising with regulators (Safework) and participating in external assurance audits
- Conducting and reviewing risk assessments
- Coaching, leading and ensuring WHS requirements are met at all times
- Preparing, facilitating, monitoring, evaluating and documenting training activities
Are you the perfect candidate? You have:
- A minimum of 5 years working in a work, Health & Safety role
- Been told you have a fresh outlook & passion for safety!
- A natural flair for working with people. You genuinely enjoy working in a team-environment.
- A drive to hit that 'next level' from an improvement perspective
- Full working rights in Australia
Huge PLUS if you tick these boxes too:
- Cert IV in training and/or experience in organisational training
- An industry background in manufacturing and/or food processing
- Experience working in a leadership role managing a team of safety professionals
Our client is committed to further enhancing the welfare of their workforce. If you are motivated, determined, and seeking the 'next step' in your career to drive real change, this could be an ideal opportunity for you.
To register your interest, please hit APPLY. For more information and/or a confidential chat, ring Samantha on 1300 800 301.
