Work Health & Safety Specialist - Part-time - 3 Days per week

Fresh To Go Foods are a leading food manufacturer dedicated to crafting high-quality, ready-made wraps and sandwiches renowned for commitment to quality, innovation and excellence. We are a high care food assembly team with our range of ready-made rolls, wraps and sandwiches and delivering to some of the most well-known retail and food service businesses nationwide.   This opportunity will suit an experienced WHS Specialist capable of driving the implementation of Safety Programs that foster a proactive safety culture, minimising workplace risk and supporting the health and safety and wellbeing of employees. 

Reporting to the General Manager Operations and the Group HR Manager respectively you will be working closely with our State Operations Managers nationwide to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and promote a safe compliant high performing manufacturing operation.  You will need to be prepared to travel to each site periodically.   

Key Responsibilities include:

·       Manage and improve safety companywide through continuous improvement

·       Develop and implement National Safety Program across six state-based sites 

·       Monitor safety performance and trends identifying areas for improvement

·       Provide managers and employees with advice and support on safety matters  

·       Implement safety policies, procedures ensuring compliance

·       Deliver OH&S training for employees; supervisors/managers   

·       Ensure OHS Reps, First Aiders and Fire Wardens are trained and competent

·       Create monthly safety reports tracking health and safety KPI’s 

·       Ensure compliance with statutory OH&S legislation & regulations  

·       Maintain up-to-date Risk Assessments and Register

·       Manage Incident/Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and Corrective Actions in collaboration with function leaders

·       Coordinate Safety Induction        

To be Successful in this position you will need: 

·       Degree/Diploma in OH&S or related discipline  

·       Minimum 2 years’ experience within comparable role

·       Experience developing, implementing safety management systems

·       Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Work Health & Safety legislation

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Analytical problem-solving capability

·       A collaborative positive ‘can do attitude’  

If your skills and experience are in line with the criteria of this exciting opportunity, and you are ready to take the next step in your career, please apply today using the link below.    

Fresh To Go Foods is an equal opportunity employer who recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our business.  We are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive working environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team. 

To apply you must have full working rights within Australia.  Only successful candidates will be contacted.    Please no recruitment agencies, thank you.