Site Work Health and Safety (Officer Level)

Probiotec is a leading provider of contract manufacturing and packing services in the pharmaceutical and associated sectors, providing best-in-class solutions to a diverse range of clients. Since beginning operations in 1997, Probiotec has quickly emerged as a leading manufacturer and packer of a diverse, high-quality range of prescription (‘Rx’) and over-the-counter (‘OTC’) pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines and consumer health products.

The business is also one of Australia’s largest packing companies, offering a multitude of packing services – including primary, secondary & co-packing capabilities as an end-to-end manufacturing and packing partner. With multiple sites across Australia including Probiotec Multipack, Probiotec LJM and Probiotec Pharma, the group is responsible for employing over 1000 employees nationwide. As a leader in Australian manufacturing and packing services, Probiotec provides creative healthcare products that improve the lives and well-being of our customers.

Site Work, Health, and Safety Officer

The Site WHS Officer plays an important role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, and wellbeing practices across site operations. The position is responsible for maintaining WHS systems and documentation, coordinating safety activities, supporting compliance requirements, and ensuring that WHS processes are effectively followed across the site.

Working closely with site leadership, employees, contractors, and other stakeholders, the Site WHS Officer supports risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident reporting and investigations, corrective actions, WHS training and inductions, emergency preparedness, and return-to-work processes. The role also maintains key WHS systems and records, including chemical management, contractor compliance, PPE, training and competency records, and emergency documentation.

The Site WHS Officer contributes to a safe and compliant workplace by providing practical WHS support, monitoring safety requirements, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work collaboratively with site teams while ensuring WHS standards and legislative requirements are consistently maintained.

About Probiotec

Probiotec is a leading provider of contract manufacturing and packing services in the pharmaceutical and associated sectors, providing best-in-class solutions to a diverse range of clients. Since beginning operations in 1997, Probiotec has quickly emerged as a leading manufacturer and packer of a diverse, high-quality range of prescription (‘Rx’) and over-the-counter (‘OTC’) pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines and consumer health products.

The business is also one of Australia’s largest packing companies,



offering a multitude of packing services – including primary, secondary & co-packing capabilities as an end-to-end manufacturing and packing partner. With multiple sites across Australia including Probiotec Multipack, Probiotec LJM and Probiotec Pharma, the group is responsible for employing over 1000 employees nationwide. As a leader in Australian manufacturing and packing services, Probiotec provides innovative healthcare products that improve the lives and well-being of our customers.

Site Work, Health, and Safety Officer

The Site WHS Officer plays an important role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, and wellbeing practices across site operations. The position is responsible for maintaining WHS systems and documentation, coordinating safety activities, supporting compliance requirements, and ensuring that WHS processes are effectively followed across the site.

Working closely with site leadership, employees, contractors, and other stakeholders, the Site WHS Officer supports risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident reporting and investigations, corrective actions, WHS training and inductions, emergency preparedness, and return-to-work processes. The role also maintains key WHS systems and records, including chemical management, contractor compliance, PPE, training and competency records, and emergency documentation.

The Site WHS Officer contributes to a safe and compliant workplace by providing practical WHS support, monitoring safety requirements, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work collaboratively with site teams while ensuring WHS standards and legislative requirements are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

1. WHS Systems, Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain site WHS systems, procedures, and documentation

- Ensure WHS records, registers, and documentation are accurate, current, and well maintained

- Manage the ChemAlert (chemical register) system to ensure all hazardous substances are current and placarding and manifests are up to date

- Support contractor WHS compliance by ensuring the contractor management system is maintained and current

- Manage and oversee site PPE requirements

2. Risk Management & Assurance

- Facilitate and ensure completion of site risk assessments in accordance with the schedule

- Coordinate, and where required conduct, regular workplace inspections and internal WHS audits





- Monitor and track corrective actions within the incident reporting system to ensure timely closure

3. Incident Management & Return to Work

- Ensure all site incidents are reported, investigated, and that appropriate corrective actions are implemented

- Support incident owners in conducting root cause analysis and identifying corrective and preventive actions

- Act as the site Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator

4. Training, Induction & Competency

- Coordinate and ensure delivery of required WHS training for all site personnel

- Coordinate WHS inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors

- Maintain and track mandatory training and competency records

- Provide WHS technical advice and support to site teams as required

5. Emergency Management

- Ensure site emergency procedures are current, clearly documented, and effectively communicated

- Maintain and update site emergency management plans and associated documentation

- Coordinate and facilitate emergency drills (e.g. evacuations)

- Ensure emergency equipment is regularly inspected, maintained, and readily accessible

6. WHS Governance, Committees & Performance

- Support the WHS Committee by ensuring meeting actions are documented, monitored, and closed out

- Monitor WHS performance, including KPI tracking and reporting, to support continuous improvement

- Coordinate regular reporting on WHS performance

Key Responsibilities – Organisation-Wide WHS

- Manage the organisation-wide incident reporting system, including training of new managers in its use

- Oversee and maintain the ChemAlert system across the organisation

Key Requirements:

- Practical understanding of WHS legislation, regulations, and workplace safety requirements.

- Experience supporting risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.

- Experience maintaining WHS documentation, registers, records, and compliance systems.

- Good understanding of hazardous substances and chemical management; experience with ChemAlert or similar systems is advantageous.

- Experience coordinating WHS inductions, training, emergency drills, and PPE requirements.

- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, supervisors, and site management.

- Proactive and practical approach to identifying and addressing workplace safety issues.

- Current Australian Driver’s Licence is essential, as the role may require travel to other sites.

- Ability and willingness to work onsite at Laverton and travel to other company locations when required.

Qualification:

- Relevant WHS / Occupational Health & Safety qualification or certification is desirable but not essential, provided the candidate has relevant practical experience.

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📌 Site Work, Health, and Safety (Officer Level) (Williamstown)
🏢 Probiotec
📍 Williamstown