CareerPlan

Safety Manager

Gympie, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead and strengthen safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and drive continuous improvement in a primary meat processing facility.

Role type

Senior Safety Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Builds

Safe and compliant primary meat processing operations

Domain

Food manufacturing / Primary processing

Required skills

WHS legislation knowledge, incident investigation, root cause analysis, risk assessment, audit processes, contractor management, machinery safety, manual handling safety, mobile equipment safety

Preferred skills

ICAM methodology, Return to Work qualifications, coaching and influencing leaders, stakeholder management

Technologies

WHS management systems, permit-to-work systems

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve safety programs across food manufacturing operations; Partner with site leadership to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance; Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation; Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments; Oversee contractor management, permit-to-work systems and critical risk controls; Monitor safety performance metrics and drive initiatives for measurable improvements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC