About the role

Lesaffre Group is a key global player in yeast and fermentation. Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for baking, flavouring, healthcare and biotechnology. The Lesaffre Group is built around solid fundamentals backed by 160 years of experience. Lesaffre Australia Pacific, established in 1993, is a subsidiary of Lesaffre Group.

At Lesaffre Australia Pacific, we have a strong commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees.

We're looking for a dedicated Occupational Health and Safety Officer to join our team as the standalone site lead for occupational health and safety. In this pivotal role, you'll be the point of accountability for safety across the site, setting the safety direction and building a culture where safety is owned by every leader and employee. With the support of Lesaffre Australia Pacific and regional leaders, you'll combine hands-on delivery with strategic work, shaping and driving our site safety agenda and roadmap while ensuring we meet all legal obligations and parent company standards. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in creating a safer workplace for everyone.

Key responsibilities

· Support the site in complying with applicable OHS and workers compensation legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

· Assist in implementing Lesaffre Global OHS policies, standards and mandatory rules at site level

· Support the maintenance of the site safety management system, including policies, procedures, risk registers, permits and records





· Liaise with regulators, insurers and external auditors as directed by site management

· Provide OHS advice and support to the site leadership team on safety matters

· Assist in developing and delivering site safety initiatives, toolbox talks and safety campaigns

· Contribute to the growth safety maturity of the team taking benefit & learnings from the Employee Safety perception survey

· Support the investigation of injuries, near misses, hazards and property damage events using structured methodology

· Assist in managing the site safety management and incident reporting system

· Conduct safety walks, Behaviour Based Safety Observations, and engage with employees on safety matters

· Support injury management and return-to-work coordination processes

About you

- Formal qualifications in OH&S;

- Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in HS&E; within an FMCG and multinational environment

- Experience in Injury management, Workcover claims and injury management

- Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Training (desirable)

- Experience in working in a Lean manufacturing environment (desirable)

Why Join us?

- Company paid Life and TPD Insurance

- Company paid Income Protection Insurance

- Join a Global business

- Career Progression & Opportunities

- Team-oriented, inclusive, innovative and stimulating setting

- Projects where your footprint will be visible

- Part of the APAC Safety community

- A committed, dynamic team that is close to the field

📌 OHS Officer (Onsite) (Dandenong)
🏢 Lesaffre
📍 Dandenong