Job Description
.Our client is a well-established Australian food manufacturer operating in a high-volume, quick-paced, chilled and temperature-controlled environment. They are seeking an experienced WHS Manager to lead and strengthen health, safety and wellbeing performance across their Brisbane operations. This is an initial 6 month engagement. You are required to be on site 5 day a week.
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Reporting into site leadership, you will drive compliance with Queensland WHS legislation, sharpen critical risk controls, and build a proactive safety culture across production, warehousing and distribution teams. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable on the floor, can earn credibility quickly with operators and supervisors, and can deliver measurable improvement in a short timeframe.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure compliance with the WHS Act **** (Qld), Regulation and Codes of Practice, and maintain readiness for WorkSafe Queensland engagement
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Maintain and improve the WHS management system, aligned to ISO *****
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Lead risk assessment and controls across production, cold storage, warehousing and dispatch, with a focus on critical risks such as:n
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Knives and sharp tools, machine guarding and isolation
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Ammonia refrigeration and hazardous chemicals
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Forklift and pedestrian interface, and heavy vehicle movements
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Manual handling, and slips, trips and falls in wet and cold areas
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Manage Chain of Responsibility obligations and contractor safety, including out-of-hours maintenance and sanitation crews
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Lead incident investigations and corrective actions, and manage notifiable incidents and regulator liaison
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Partner with HR and insurers on injury management, return-to-work and suitable duties
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Work with the Quality and Food Safety team to keep WHS and food safety requirements aligned
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Coach supervisors, engage a multicultural, multi-shift workforce,



and facilitate HSR and committee consultation
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Report WHS performance to senior leadership, and deliver a clear handover at the end of the contract
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Experience as a WHS Manager or Senior WHS Advisor in a manufacturing, processing or warehousing setting
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Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation
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Proven incident investigation and risk management capability
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Ability to influence operational leaders and frontline teams
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Ability to hit the ground running
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Safety certified
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.Our client is a well-established Australian food manufacturer operating in a high-volume, fast-paced, chilled and temperature-controlled environment. They are seeking an experienced WHS Manager to lead and strengthen health, safety and wellbeing performance across their Brisbane operations. This is an initial 6 month engagement. You are required to be on site 5 day a week.
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Reporting into site leadership, you will drive compliance with Queensland WHS legislation, sharpen critical risk controls, and build a proactive safety culture across production, warehousing and distribution teams. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable on the floor, can earn credibility quickly with operators and supervisors, and can deliver measurable improvement in a short timeframe.
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Essential:
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Experience as a WHS Manager or Senior WHS Advisor in a manufacturing, processing or warehousing setting
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Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation
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Proven incident investigation and risk management capability
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Ability to influence operational leaders and frontline teams
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Ability to hit the ground running
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Safety certified
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Highly regarded:
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FMCG, food manufacturing, logistics or supply chain experience
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Exposure to shift-based or 24/7 operations
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Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, hazardous chemicals and cold chain operations
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Psychosocial risk management experience
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📌 Whs Advisor/Manager - 6 Month Contract (Queensland)
🏢 Zenergy Group
📍 Queensland