Health & Hygiene Superintendent

Company description:

• Newly created opportunity for a dedicated health & hygiene leader to strengthen capability and efficiency
• Engaged with supportive teams at our Kwinana WA operations leading onsite medical centre with an establish Occupational Hygiene team.
• Empowering and inclusive culture that thrives on success

WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households.

Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programs.

With our headquarters in Perth, WesCEF plays a key role in supporting Australia's economic growth and advancing a more sustainable future.

WESCEF: We create long-term value for critical industries and everyday life.

Job description:

About the role:

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Health & Hygiene Superintendent is responsible for managing health and hygiene risks, workers compensation and injury management, and provision of on-site medical services to ensure the health and wellbeing of employees. This role creates and fosters a workplace with a strong culture of safety, teamwork, compliance and people-centred care.

This key role will uplift the development, delivery and continuous improvement of programs encompassing emergency first aid, health and hygiene risk management, injury management and workers compensation, fitness for work, health surveillance and medical screening, as well as wellbeing and health promotion.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage onsite health services at the CSBP Kwinana site, including direct supervision of onsite Health Professionals ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Manage contractual arrangements for WesCEF's employee assistance program and medical professionals.
• Lead the full lifecycle of all workers' compensation cases, including engaging with insurer, workers, internal stakeholders, medical practitioners, develop and oversee rehabilitation strategies.
• Ensure WesCEF has a full suite of robust policies and procedures for health and hygiene that are fit for purpose that is also aligned with legislative and good practice standards.
• Provide expert input to WesCEF's mental health and psychosocial risk programs.
• Drive operational excellence in health, hygiene and medical management practices through proactive engagement, guidance and support.

About you

• Degree or diploma qualification in Occupational Hygiene and/or Allied Health.
• Extensive experience in health, hygiene and/or medical services management.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership experience and capability in strategic planning and capability.
• Experience in high-risk, heavy industrial sectors is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in Occupational Health & Hygiene risk management and Workers' Compensation is beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of health, hygiene and medical management legislation and best practice standards.
• Strong track record with engaging with stakeholders across multiple sites and workstreams.
• Proven ability to effectively oversee service delivery, policy development, continuous improvement and financial management.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Resilient and adaptable approach to lead and influence in a complex working environment.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee benefits
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WESCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: 5:00pm AWST 25th August 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.    

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.