Work Health & Safety Officer

My Muscle Chef (MYMC) is Australia’s premium fresh ready-made meal and functional food and beverage company. Based in Sydney, NSW, we are growing quickly to extend our position as the online direct to consumer and retail industry leader in a category that is experiencing explosive growth. 

We are for everybody, every goal: our team is driven to find a better way to fuel active Australians, from elite athletes to everyday people with award winning, readily available, high protein fresh meals, snacks and drinks for all occasions. We fuel our customers’ busy and increasingly time poor lifestyles and meet their nutritional needs, whatever their goals.

Founded in 2013, we have enormous ambition and are growing rapidly. We are seeking high energy individuals to join our entrepreneurial team and culture to help us unlock our next phase of hyper growth.

My Muscle Chef Values
We pride ourselves on a set of values that tangibly guide our behaviours and decisions, so we can grow the business and enjoy a world-class working experience.

1. Find a Better Way.
2. Walk in our Customers’ shoes. Everyday.
3. Challenge ideas and champion Solutions. 
4. Integrity is Stronger than Muscle.
5. Enjoy the Journey!

We expect everyone at MYMC to strive towards living these values. 

Position Summary
This is a part-time position, working 3 days per week.

As a WHS Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health and safety programs. Collaborating closely with employees and management at all levels, your role extends to promoting a proactive safety culture, implementing WHS management systems and overseeing onsite injury management and return to work programs for staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and review of Health & Safety Procedures
• Conducting thorough workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and address safety concerns
• Taking the lead in investigations for workplace incidents, and near misses, providing insightful recommendations for preventive measures
• Maintaining a comprehensive and accurate incident register and providing regular reports with detailed analysis for review to senior management
• Undertaking all necessary actions required for the management of an injured worker
• Managing WHS committee meetings and facilitating safety consultation onsite.
• Maintaining and updating safety records, incident reports, injury management, return to work, risk register, hazard register and safety training documentation
• Drive Risk Management by conducting Risk Assessment
• Engage, support and influence all team members to achieve a pro-active Safety Culture 
• Answering questions, providing support and coach on Health & Safety related topics
• Ensuring all hazards and incidents are reported and corrective actions are completed within the set time frame
• Ensure all incidents are investigated and support the investigation process
• Accurately maintaining the online WHS system and document control system 
• Ensure compliance to legal and reporting requirements
• Coach and support members of the Safety Committee and lead meetings as required
• Organise, design and deliver training and toolbox sessions on Health & Safety topics, including site inductions for new employees and contractors

Person Specifications

• Safety Qualifications - Certification in WHS (e.g., Cert IV in Work Health and Safety)
• Min 2 years H&S, preferably experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Return to Work Coordinator training and experience with managing complex Return to Work cases
• Working knowledge of H&S State Legislation and regulations.
• Working knowledge of AS4801 / ISO18001 H&S Management Systems
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and industry best practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence change in behaviour and decision making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Time management skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications

What’s in it for you?

• A role in a high growth, well capitalised scale-up with a huge runway to define your future career progression within MYMC.
• Be a contributor to our awesome team with social events, a fun environment, flexibility, great career growth (not to mention subsidised MYMC products!).
• Rewards & Recognition - MYMC Perks, Wellbeing programs, Offsite events
• Staff Discounts on all MYMC products

Sounds like the sort of role for you?

We encourage you to apply now if you are looking to be part of a rapidly growing business.

All applicants with permanent work rights in Australia (Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only) are welcome to submit their CV and we will be in touch.