Since ****, Kids Gourmet Food has been Australia's leading provider of nutritious, high-quality prepared meals to the childcare industry.
We proudly service centres across Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne, and our growing business is headquartered on Sydney's beautiful northern beaches.As we continue to expand, we're looking for a proactive and experienced Work Health & Safety Officer to help us maintain the highest standards of safety across our manufacturing operations, ensuring our passionate team can keep doing what they do best — delivering exceptional food to children across the country.About the RoleWe're seeking a Work Health & Safety Officer to join our manufacturing operations on a 6-month contract.
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you'll play a critical role in driving a culture of safety excellence — working closely with operational teams, management, and external stakeholders to ensure everyone goes home safe, every shift.This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll take ownership of the WHS management system, lead incident investigations, manage workers compensation and return-to-work processes, and champion risk management and training initiatives across the site.What You'll Be DoingCoordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS policies, procedures, and secure work method statementsManage end-to-end incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actionsPrepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory authorities as requiredManage workers compensation claims, insurer relationships,



and support the RTW process (directly or in partnership with a Rehabilitation Provider)Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses; maintain the site risk registerDeliver WHS inductions and coordinate training for employees, contractors, and visitorsMonitor legislative changes and advise management on compliance obligationsPrepare WHS performance reports (leading and lagging indicators) for managementPromote a consultative, engaged approach to safety across all levels of the workforceAbout YouCertificate IV in WHS (minimum); a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in WHS or related discipline highly regardedMinimum 1 - 2 years' WHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-risk operational environmentSolid working knowledge of the WHS Act **** (Cth) and relevant state/territory legislationDemonstrated experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and WHS documentation developmentStrong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levelsHighly organised, systematic, and detail-focused, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlinesHigh integrity and sound professional judgementA collaborative team player who's equally comfortable working independentlyConfident with Microsoft Office and WHS reporting toolsA positive, adaptable approach to changeWhy Apply?
This is a great opportunity for a safety professional to make a genuine impact within a well-established, growing national business, contribute to meaningful process improvement, and build strong cross-functional relationships across the team.
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📌 Work, Health And Safety (Sydney)
🏢 KG Foods
📍 Sydney