Safety, People & Site Coordinator - Food Manufacturing
Seeking Safety, People and Site Coordinator - Manufacturing
Role Overview:
This position combines workplace safety, people & culture support, facilities management, and operational administration within our Melbourne manufacturing site.
Working closely with site leadership and supported by the Head of People & Culture and HR team, this role plays an important part in maintaining a safe, organised, and people-focused workplace while supporting a positive employee experience and site culture.
We are a highly people-focused business that values teamwork, wellbeing, and connection.
This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a hands-on environment.
Workplace Health & Safety (Approx. 30%)
Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures, and safe work instructions
Conduct safety inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments
Lead incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and safety records management
Coordinate return-to-work and injured worker management processes
Coordinate WHS inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors
Deliver toolbox talks, safety training, and awareness initiatives
Oversee emergency management planning, evacuation drills, and equipment compliance
Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, contractors, and emergency services as required
People & Culture / HR Support
(Supported by Head of People & Culture and HR Senior Officer)
Recruitment & Onboarding
Coordinate onboarding activities including police checks,



pre-start medicals, inductions, and training completion
Ensure employee documentation and compliance records are completed and maintained
Support recruitment activities and onboarding preparation
Employee Support & HR Administration
Provide first-level support for employee queries, leave processes, and HR administration
Maintain employee records, training matrices, and HR systems
Assist with performance review coordination and employee documentation
Support employee wellbeing, engagement, and site culture initiatives
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive matters
Facilities Management
Manage contractors and suppliers for building maintenance and site services
Oversee essential services and AESMR compliance activities
Manage waste, utilities, cleaning, gardening, pest control, and general site upkeep
Coordinate office supplies, site consumables, and maintenance activities
Ensure facilities, amenities, and shared spaces are maintained to a qualified and safe standard
Training, Documentation & Operational Support
Coordinate site training activities including GMP, safety, onboarding, and compliance training




Maintain training records and training matrix documentation
Support the creation, review, and tracking of SOPs, work instructions, and operational documentation
Support QMS documentation control and tracking activities
Support production, engineering, warehouse, quality and supply chain teams with operational administration and coordination
Manage procurement of site consumables and operational supplies, ensuring stock availability and cost control
Provide general operational and administrative support across teams as required
Support quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activities across the site as required
About You
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (required)
Previous experience in workplace safety or WHS coordination is required
Experience coordinating return-to-work and injured worker management processes is highly regarded
Experience in administration, HR support, facilities, or operational support preferred
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator with a practical and proactive approach
Able to work autonomously while building positive relationships across teams
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Why Join the Team?
Diverse and hands-on role across safety, people, and site operations
Opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing business
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Genuine opportunity to make an impact on workplace culture, safety, and employee experience
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📌 Safety, People & Site Coordinator - Food Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 Good People HR
📍 Melbourne