A hands-on site safety role where you can genuinely influence culture, behaviours and operational safety across a complex manufacturing environment.
ASX Listed Company -Full time, site-based role with flexible core hours
Strong salary package + Mgmt Incentive Program
Career development and international growth potential
About the Organisation:
Our client is a global manufacturer specialising in sustainable packaging solutions for the consumer and healthcare sectors, with a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Operating across ANZ and internationally, the business manages complex, high-risk manufacturing environments where machine safety, risk-based decision making and strong operational discipline are central to day-to-day performance.
Safety is firmly embedded into the way the business operates, with a continued focus on proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
About the Role:
This is a site-embedded Safety Advisor position based at their Acacia Ridge facility, a significant manufacturing site, bringing extrusion, printing and laminating operations together under one roof and supporting approximately 130 employees across a complex, high-risk production environment.
You will be providing practical and proactive support across all WHS functions while also contributing to broader business-wide safety initiatives.
As the primary safety presence on site, you will work closely and be supported by the Site Leader, Production Manager and wider leadership team.
The site operates across three shifts,



with extrusion running 24/7 and printing operating around the clock Monday to Friday.
The Safety Advisor role itself is Monday to Friday, with flexibility to commence between approximately 6:00am and 7:30am.
Daily production meetings are held at 8:00am, giving the role strong visibility and regular interaction with operational leadership.
Success will come from strong shop-floor visibility, sound judgement and the ability to build credibility across the workforce.
You will need the confidence to constructively challenge unsafe systems, processes and behaviours, while coaching and mentoring leaders and employees towards stronger safety practices and greater accountability.
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead and facilitate high-quality risk assessments across manufacturing operations
Maintain and uplift hazard registers, SOPs, and safety documentation
Drive machine safety and critical risk controls, including lock-out/tag-out and guarding
Support incident investigations with a strong focus on root cause and system failures
Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing workforce engagement
Ensure compliance with ISO ***** and relevant local regulatory requirements




Prepare the site for annual internal audits
About You:
You are a practical and approachable Safety Advisor who is comfortable operating independently in a high-risk manufacturing environment.
You are an influential communicator and values driven collaborator, partnering with leaders and operators.
You will bring:
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum)
Proven experience in FMCG, manufacturing, processing, or industrial environments
Strong capability in machine safety, risk assessment, and hazard control
Confidence influencing site leaders and engaging frontline teams
A hands-on, floor-based approach- not office-bound
The ability to operate without close mentoring or day-to-day supervision
What's on Offer:
Strong salary package, employee assistance and private health insurance discount program
Management Incentive Program - Ability to earn annual bonus based on company achievement of KPI's
Full-time, permanent position with flexible start times
Solid internal career development and mobility across ANZ
Opportunity to contribute to site-level and broader safety initiatives
Supportive site leadership with a genuine commitment to safety improvement
Membership with the National Association for Women in Manufacturing (NAWO)
Inclusive, values-led culture supporting diversity, equity, and professional growth
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and background check.
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📌 Safety Advisor (Brisbane)
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