Job Description

Safety, People & Site Coordinator - Food Manufacturing

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Seeking Safety, People and Site Coordinator - Manufacturing
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- This position combines workplace safety, people & culture support, facilities management, and operational administration within our Melbourne manufacturing site.
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- 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.
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- We are a highly people-focused business that values teamwork, wellbeing, and connection.
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- This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a hands-on environment.
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Workplace Health & Safety (Approx. 30%)

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- Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures, and safe work instructions
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- Conduct safety inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments
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- Lead incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and safety records management
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- Coordinate return-to-work and injured worker management processes
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- Coordinate WHS inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors
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- Deliver toolbox talks, safety training, and awareness initiatives
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- Oversee emergency management planning, evacuation drills, and equipment compliance
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- Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, contractors, and emergency services as required
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People & Culture / HR Support

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(Supported by Head of People & Culture and HR Senior Officer)

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- Recruitment & Onboarding
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- Coordinate onboarding activities including police checks,



pre-start medicals, inductions, and training completion
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- Ensure employee documentation and compliance records are completed and maintained
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- Support recruitment activities and onboarding preparation
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- Employee Support & HR Administration
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- Provide first-level support for employee queries, leave processes, and HR administration
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- Maintain employee records, training matrices, and HR systems
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- Assist with performance review coordination and employee documentation
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- Support employee wellbeing, engagement, and site culture initiatives
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- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive matters
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Facilities Management

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- Manage contractors and suppliers for building maintenance and site services
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- Oversee essential services and AESMR compliance activities
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- Manage waste, utilities, cleaning, gardening, pest control, and general site upkeep
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- Coordinate office supplies, site consumables, and maintenance activities
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- Ensure facilities, amenities, and shared spaces are maintained to a professional and safe standard
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- Training, Documentation & Operational Support
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- Coordinate site training activities including GMP, safety, onboarding, and compliance training
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- Maintain training records and training matrix documentation
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- Support the creation, review, and tracking of SOPs, work instructions, and operational documentation
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- Support QMS documentation control and tracking activities
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- Support production, engineering, warehouse, quality and supply chain teams with operational administration and coordination
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- Manage procurement of site consumables and operational supplies, ensuring stock availability and cost control
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- Provide general operational and administrative support across teams as required
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- Support quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activities across the site as required
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About You

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- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (required)
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- Previous experience in workplace safety or WHS coordination is required
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- Experience coordinating return-to-work and injured worker management processes is highly regarded
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- Experience in administration, HR support, facilities, or operational support preferred
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- Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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- Confident communicator with a practical and proactive approach
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- Able to work autonomously while building positive relationships across teams
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- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
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Why Join the Team?

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- Diverse and hands-on role across safety, people, and site operations
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- Opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing business
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- Supportive and collaborative team culture
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- Genuine opportunity to make an impact on workplace culture, safety, and employee experience
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📌 Safety, People & Site Coordinator - Food Manufacturing (Victoria)
🏢 Good People HR
📍 Victoria