Environment, Health &

- Safety (EHS) Specialist

Join Our Team

We are seeking a proactive and driven Workplace, Health &

- Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and support initiatives that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position plays a critical role in driving compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement across all operational areas.

Reporting to the Operations / EHS Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership teams to maintain the highest standards of workplace safety and environmental performance.

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Key Responsibilities

Health &

- Safety
- Promote and champion a strong safety culture across the organisation.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up.
- Develop, review, and maintain Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), SOPs, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.
- Monitor compliance with company safety policies and legislative requirements.
- Manage safety systems including:

o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

o Machine guarding o Permit-to-work systems o Contractor management o Emergency preparedness and response

- Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.

Environmental Management

- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System.
- Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, licences, permits, and company standards.
- Coordinate environmental reporting and sustainability initiatives.
- Assist with waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention programs.




- Facilitate environmental risk assessments and corrective action plans.
- Promote environmental awareness throughout the organisation.

Continuous Improvement

- Analyse safety and environmental performance metrics.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
- Lead improvement projects aimed at reducing risk, waste, incidents, and environmental impact.
- Participate in site projects, equipment installations, and process changes to ensure EHS considerations are integrated from the design stage.

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About You

Qualifications

- Degree or diploma in:

o Occupational Health &

- Safety o Environmental Science o Environmental Health &
- Safety o Engineering o Industrial Hygiene o Risk Management o Or a related discipline
- Relevant certifications highly regarded:

o NEBOSH o Cert IV Work Health &

- Safety o Diploma of WHS o ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Auditor o First Aid &
- CPR

Experience

- 3-5 years' experience in an Environment, Health &
- Safety role.
- Experience within manufacturing, food processing, packaging, industrial, chemical, or FMCG environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.

Skills &

- Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
- Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Robust reporting and Microsoft Office skills.

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What We Offer

- Opportunity to make a real impact on workplace safety and sustainability.
- Career development and ongoing professional training.
- Supportive and collaborative team workplace.
- Salary range from $80,000 - $90,000 per year depending on the specific industry experience level.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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