29 Oct
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Sindorf Marsh
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Toowoomba
29 Oct
Sindorf Marsh
Toowoomba
Set upon 9000 acres of undulating land in Queensland’s beautiful Darling Downs, our client is a world-leading agricultural producer that combines family values with the most creative technology. They are a well-established, growing, national agricultural organisation that produces not only eggs, but also grains, legumes, cattle, sheep and organic compost. The organisation comprises of 270+ staff members,3650 hectares of farmland, 1200 square meters of solar panels and 1500 hectares of cropping land with 6 sites in the Darling Downs as well as 2 in Victoria. They continue to expand through vertical integration within its areas of expertise and has extensive interests in pig and poultry layer genetics, raw material supplies to the stock feed industry, egg and pork marketing, processing and value-adding, and live export of cattle. The farm is located in Queensland’s beautiful Darling Downs region. Ideally situated for the facilities of Toowoomba, including its hospitals, airport, private schools and tertiary education institutions. It combines the very best of a slower paced, country style living with easy access to city comforts. Centred around a friendly and laid-back community with an ‘everyone knows your name’ feel, it offers a chance to step back to a more welcoming and connected life, whilst furthering your career and contributing to Australia’s inspirational agriculture industry. As the role is based from the Head Office (with a site visit for a few days once a quarter to Victoria), you will be located (or willing to move to a convenient location) not too far from there. As this is not an office job, you will have a “Just do it” and “Boots on the ground” mentality. Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the delivery, coordination and ongoing enhancement of the organisation’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) framework across its operations. This position provides hands-on leadership, technical knowledge and practical guidance to ensure workplace safety practices meet legislative obligations, internal policies and broader business goals. Working collaboratively with management teams across the business, you will help foster a strong safety culture, minimise workplace risks, enhance safety outcomes and facilitate effective injury rehabilitation and return-to-work processes.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work Health & Safety Governance and Risk Management
* Oversee the implementation, maintenance and ongoing development of the WHS Management System.
* Undertake routine site inspections, safety audits and risk evaluations throughout the organisation. Safety Leadership and Culture
* Champion a positive, proactive approach to workplace health and safety across all areas of the business.
* Offer advice, mentoring and practical assistance to managers and team leaders on WHS matters. Incident Management and Investigation
* Manage investigations relating to workplace accidents, injuries, near misses and potentially dangerous occurrences.
* Identify underlying causes and contributing circumstances to help prevent future incidents. Injury Management, Rehabilitation and Return to Work
* Oversee the company’s injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work initiatives.
* Ensure workplace injuries are addressed efficiently, appropriately and in line with relevant legislative obligations. Training and Capability Development
* Design, organise and deliver workplace safety training and awareness initiatives.
* Maintain effective and consistent WHS induction processes across the business. Emergency Management and Preparedness
* Establish, review and maintain emergency management plans and response procedures.
* Organise and oversee emergency readiness activities, including drills, simulations and practical exercises. Compliance, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
* Maintain adherence to relevant WHS laws, regulations, industry codes and internal company standards.
* Develop safety performance reports, provide insights and present recommendations to the People & Culture Manager and senior leadership. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS To succeed in this position, you will bring 3–5 years of relevant experience in a comparable WHS role, ideally gained within the agricultural, food manufacturing, FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors,
where similar workplace safety standards apply. You will also demonstrate:
* Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related field, or substantial practical industry experience.
* Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and associated codes of practice, with the ability to apply these requirements in an operational environment.
* Proven capability in conducting workplace safety audits and investigating incidents, accidents and potential hazards.
* Experience developing, introducing and maintaining WHS policies, systems and procedures.
* Practical involvement in workplace assessments, injury rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, supported by strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
* Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate activities in a dynamic business environment.
* Confidence using a variety of computer systems and business applications.
* A current Class C driver’s licence with a clean driving history. ABOUT YOU Ideally, you have developed your experience within a multinational organisation or an SME operating in the FMCG sector. You may currently be working as a WHS Officer, WHS Coordinator or in a similar position and are ready to take the next step in your professional development. You are looking to join a successful and growing business where you can broaden your responsibilities, contribute to meaningful improvements and play an important role in its continued success. On a personal level, you are motivated by:
* The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting contribution within an organisation that recognises and appreciates the value you bring.
* The prospect of developing a long-term career with a progressive business that offers professional growth, ongoing support and the opportunity to challenge yourself while delivering outstanding results. THE OPPORTUNITY An attractive and competitive remuneration package, including a company vehicle, is on offer. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV or contact Robbert Sindorf for a confidential discussion.
📌 Workplace Health (Toowoomba)
🏢 Sindorf Marsh
📍 Toowoomba