The Health, Safety & Risk Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and continuously improving this client’s Health, Safety, and Risk Management systems. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards.

You will also be required to go to their regional sites a couple of times a year.

We are looking for someone who has a solid personality and who can influence, and negotiate with, stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Health, Safety & Risk Management: Develop, implement, and manage occupational health and safety management plans. Conduct risk assessments, recommend solutions, and ensure all operational procedures meet established standards
- Legislative Compliance: Ensure health, safety, and risk services align with legislative requirements and company expectations. Monitor and track processes to ensure compliance
- Leadership and Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to enhance safety performance, develop policies, and maintain a safety-first culture. Provide leadership to Health and Safety Representatives
- Training and Education: Coordinate health and safety training programs, promoting a safety-conscious work environment through education and engagement
- Continuous Improvement: Analyse data and trends, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to strengthen health, safety, and risk management processes





Key Selection Criteria:

- Experience in implementing health and safety management systems and leading safety training initiatives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Qualifications and Experience:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or significant experience in health, safety, and risk management
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level advisory and consultancy services across an agricultural or related industry
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and risk management legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards

About Veritas Recruitment: Veritas are committed to placing you in the perfect temporary/contract or permanent role, the one thing we do is listen! We understand the markets in which we work and provide advice on how to leverage yourself for the best opportunities. Our approach is honest, straight forward and responsive. We ensure that you are supported and guided through every step of the process and always treated as an individual.

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How to apply:

Please click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

Questions can be directed to Leah Creswick at Veritas Recruitment on 0426 842 ***.

📌 Principal Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Veritas Recruitment
📍 Melbourne