Nufarm is looking for an experienced Process Safety Specialist to join the HSE team at the Pipe Road manufacturing site in Laverton North, Melbourne. Reporting to the HSE Lead, you'll provide specialist Process Safety support and technical expertise within a complex chemical-manufacturing environment. As Pipe Road is a Major Hazard Facility, you'll help ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the site's Process Safety Management System, Risk Management framework and Safety Case. You'll work closely with manufacturing, engineering and HSE teams to minimise operational risk, maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen the site's process-safety culture.
Key responsibilities
Ensure the site operates in accordance with Nufarm policies, standards and relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Major Hazard Facility regulations
Act as a subject-matter expert for the Pipe Road Process Safety Management System and Safety Case
Maintain the site Safety Case, ensuring its content remains accurate, current and appropriately verified
Coordinate and facilitate Process Hazard Analysis activities, including HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, Bow Tie assessments and other risk reviews
Administer and support the site Management of Change system, ensuring proposed changes are assessed and implemented safely
Provide Process Safety guidance and technical support to manufacturing operations and engineering projects
Support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the site Health, Safety and Environmental Management System




Participate in internal and external audits and help address identified gaps and improvement opportunities
Contribute to root-cause investigations and help develop effective corrective and preventive actions
Conduct regular proactive field interactions with the wider manufacturing team to confirm Process Safety systems and controls are understood and followed
About you
Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
At least five years of experience within complex chemical manufacturing, construction, engineering or another relevant heavy-industry environment
Strong experience in Safety Cases, Major Hazard Facilities, Process Safety Management and risk engineering
Confident facilitating Process Hazard Analysis activities using methodologies such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA and Bow Tie analysis
Ability to effectively guide diverse groups of technical specialists, operational employees and contractors through complex risk assessments and safety discussions
Experience engaging with government and regulatory bodies, together with a good understanding of Australian requirements for chemical-manufacturing environments
Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related field would be advantageous




Experience with auditing, root-cause analysis, Lean or Six Sigma concepts and risk-management systems would be highly regarded
Collaborative, action-oriented and comfortable working in the field
Ability to communicate objectively, influence stakeholders effectively and commitment to strengthening Process Safety systems, culture and performance
Access to Share Plan (Shares in Nufarm)
Attractive salary and advantages
Join an experienced and collaborative HSE team
Play a key role in process safety at a Major Hazard Facility
Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, regulators and technical specialists
Career development opportunities within a global agricultural business
About us
Nufarm is a global crop protection and seed technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and fuel production. Whether it's commercialising the world's first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers. Nufarm is proud to be recognised by Work180 as an Endorsed Employer for All Women and ranked #6 in Australia in ****, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.
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📌 Process Safety Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Nufarm
📍 Melbourne