Safety Manager
Core
Lead a small safety team to drive a proactive, behavioural-based safety culture, ensure compliance, manage risk, and conduct investigations in a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC safety manager (behavioural-based safety)
Builds
Safety culture and compliance framework for a 270-person manufacturing site
Domain
Heavy industrial manufacturing / processing
Required skills
Behavioural-based safety, risk management, incident investigation, WHS legislation compliance, safety training delivery, stakeholder management, safety reporting, contractor management, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing environments, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, safety management systems proficiency
Technologies
Safety management systems, reporting platforms
Responsibilities
Drive and embed a strong behavioural safety culture across the site; Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and risk awareness; Lead incident and safety investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions; Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, policies, procedures, and company standards; Facilitate risk assessments, safety improvement plans, and critical risk management activities; Manage safety reporting requirements and ensure accurate, timely reporting through safety management systems; Lead and support safety committees, audits, contractor management, and verification activities; Develop and deliver safety training and capability-building initiatives; Maintain safety and environmental documentation and support the development of operational safety procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
