Workforce Extensions Ballarat is partnering with Plastek Industries to recruit a capable and hands on Safety, Quality & Compliance Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Australian manufacturing business that is continuing to grow and develop. The role will have a broad focus across safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement, working closely with the production team and management to support the business as it moves into its next stage.

About Plastek Industries Plastek Industries is a well established Australian manufacturer with more than 50 years of industry experience.

The business manufactures and supplies precast concrete, underground infrastructure and plastic products to the civil, plumbing and construction sectors. With a strong history and an established customer base, Plastek is entering an exciting period of development and growth.

This is a hands-on manufacturing environment where quality, safety, reliability and getting the job done right are important to the business.

About the Role You’ll take ownership of a broad range of safety, quality and compliance responsibilities across Plastek’s concrete and plastics operations.

Working closely with management and operational teams, you’ll help maintain existing systems while identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk and strengthen the overall safety and quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures and systems

Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments,



inductions and safety audits

Manage incidents, hazards and corrective actions

Deliver safety, quality and compliance training and toolbox talks

Oversee quality control processes across production

Maintain quality records, documentation and traceability

Conduct internal audits and support external and customer audits

Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, standards and customer requirements

Investigate non-conformances, complaints and process issues

Work with suppliers and subcontractors to maintain quality standards

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with technical and quality requirements relating to recent products and projects

What We Are Looking For We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised and confident working across both the operational and administrative sides of safety and quality.

You’ll ideally have:

Experience in a safety, quality, compliance or similar manufacturing role

Strong knowledge of WHS systems, risk management and incident investigation

Experience with quality systems, audits and corrective actions

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

The ability to communicate effectively with production staff and management

A practical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

The confidence to work independently and take ownership

Experience in manufacturing, concrete, plastics or a related industrial environment will be highly regarded.

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🏢 Workforce Extensions
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