Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne - VIC 

  • Join a global organisation investing in people, innovation, and safety standards
  • Partner with leaders to drive improvement in culture and performance
  • Based onsite in Melbourne's South East | Circa $155,000 package
  •  

About Them
Join a leading, global organisation operating across a diversified manufacturing portfolio with an incredible values base.  They provide a broad range of solutions for some of the worlds most trusted brands. They are embarking on an exciting phase of investment across sites, technology and people.
 
About the Role
This role offers you the opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety culture and practices within the organisation. As a key leader in the implementation of the OHS Management Systems, you will drive safety improvements, engage employees in safety initiatives, and maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

  • Develop and deliver the annual OHS plan in line with organisational safety goals.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce critical risks and improve workplace safety.
  • Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations to drive effective risk management.
  • Oversee internal audits to ensure compliance with OHSMS, regulatory standards, and ISO 45001.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership and team coaching.
  • Monitor and report on safety performance, using data to inform improvements.
  • Review and implement safety procedures to meet legal and industry standards.
  • Benchmark internal practices to maintain excellence in safety management.
Your leadership will empower teams to take ownership of safety, reducing risks and improving overall operational efficiency!

About You
You’re an experienced safety professional with a solid grasp of health and safety regulations and industry best practices. Ideally, you have more than five years of experience in manufacturing or logistics settings, with a strong emphasis on OHS management. Whether you hold a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or have gained equivalent experience in similar roles, you bring the knowledge and leadership needed to build and sustain a safety-first culture.

To be successful you will:
  • Be highly visible across the business, not afraid to roll up your sleeves to lead from the front.
  • Possess strong knowledge of,  and be able to interpret relevant Safety legislation, policies and processes.
  • Have a strong bias for action with the ability to execute effectively
  • Have a strong presence and personal brand, able to influence stakeholders and mobilise collective action.
  • Be a people-centred leader who understands how change is delivered through effective engagement.
  • Bring a lens of what ‘good’ looks like and how this can be brought to life within the business.
  • Ability to clearly communicate and make the complex simple.
About Applying
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and lead the way in health and safety, we’d love to hear from you!

Click "Apply for this job" below to apply for this role.

For specific questions about this role, please contact Nicola Hutton at nhutton@thesafestep.com.au

Reference number:

3884250

Date Published:

14-Apr-2025

Contact Name:

Nicola Hutton

Contact Email:

nhutton@thesafestep.com.au

APPLY NOW
APPLY NOW

Share this job

Interested in this job?
Save this job
Print this job
CREATE ALERT

Similar Jobs

READ MORE
SCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )

The Safe Step embraces individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for roles. Please speak to our consultants about any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process.