21 Oct
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VISCOFAN GLOBUS AUSTRALIA
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Regatta Park
21 Oct
VISCOFAN GLOBUS AUSTRALIA
Regatta Park
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. ___
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 Secure 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. ___ 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.
• Solid knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits. Skills & Attributes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong 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.
• Strong reporting and Microsoft Office skills. ___
What We Offer
• Opportunity to make a real impact on workplace safety and sustainability.
• Career development and ongoing skilled training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• 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.
📌 Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Regatta Park)
🏢 VISCOFAN GLOBUS AUSTRALIA
📍 Regatta Park