HEALTH & SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR
This role is responsible for driving and fostering a safety culture through active consultation and engagement with key stakeholders.
Summary about this job
Occupational Health & Safety
Company: Farmfresh Fine Foods Pty Ltd
Location: Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-2741-3619
Fax: +61-8-7006-9381
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Detail information about job HEALTH & SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Newly created role integral to building a safety culture with a leading company
- Opportunity to work autonomously and build robust WHS management systems
- Enjoy job security with a well established family business
Macadamias Australia and Farmfresh Fine Foods both entities of the Steinhardt Family Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Co-ordinator. The Steinhardt Family Group are a successful third-generation family owned business located in Bundaberg, QLD. Macadamias Australia are committed to remaining a market leader in macadamia nut farming and establishing a quality brand to the domestic and overseas markets. Farmfresh Fine Foods is one of the leading innovators in Australian agribusiness, producing high quality, customised vegetable solutions. A business built on strong values and forging ahead in its 60th year of operation – to continue with our vision for growth we are searching for a Health & Safety Co-ordinator with a strategic and collaborative approach to drive and foster a positive safety culture.
Location, Location
Bundaberg is near the South-East Coast of Queensland and is the southernmost access point to the Great Barrier Reef (16 mins to the beach from town); provides an enviable climate all year round; housing is affordable and offers all the services such as schools and hospitals.
About the Opportunity
The Health & Safety Co-ordinator is a newly created full-time role. This role is responsible for driving and fostering a safety culture through active consultation and engagement with the Directors, management, supervisors and staff. You will have a collaborative, cooperative and coordinated approach towards developing, implementing, maintaining and reviewing robust safety management and information systems customized to the agriculture and food manufacturing industries. You will be accountable for promoting a healthy and safe workplace to ensure that the PCBU, Officers and employees are fulfilling their duties and obligations under WHS laws.
About You
- A minimum of a Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the food manufacturing and/or agriculture industries is desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge and thorough understanding of Work Health and Safety Legislation
- Proven success in applying WHS knowledge to develop and implement safe work practices, training programs and systems that underpin a robust WHS framework
- Demonstrated ability to manage effective WHS consultation, participation and education processes
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Sound IT (MS Office, email) and administration skills
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about safety in the workplace, has a growth mind-set and looking for a new challenge within a fast paced and fast-growing business excelling within industry.
An immediate start is being offered for this role, so if you are looking for a genuine career opportunity and would like to become part of the Steinhardt Family Group, please don’t delay – apply now by submitting a cover letter and current resume.