EHS Coordinator

KraftHeinz; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Leave Options

Novated Leasing

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an EHS Coordinator to join our manufacturing team in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia. The role focuses on implementing safety systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in health and safety practices on site.

Ideal candidates will have a technical degree, experience in EHS or safety management within processing environments, and knowledge of applicable safety standards. The position offers a permanent, growth-oriented career path with strong internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with safety/vocation courses.
• Experience in EHS or safety management in manufacturing.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory processes.
• Experience liaising with regulatory agencies at local levels.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (AS/NZS 4801, OHSAS 18001) and ISO norms.
• Experience with wastewater treatment, EHS auditing, and change leadership.
• Eligibility to work in Australia with full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure systems (policies, controls, equipment) are applied across departments.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and corporate requirements.
• Lead EHS audits and implement corrective actions.
• Mitigate business continuity risks through forward planning with EHS Mentor and Site Manager.
• Provide EHS performance data, risk insights, and professional input.
• Support post-injury management processes and site-wide systems.

Skills

EHS coordination

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Change leadership

Safety data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Job Description

EHS Coordinator

• Opportunity to grow your Health & Safety Career


• Collaborative and dynamic work environment


• Location: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

Grow Your Health & Safety Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your Manufacturing career in Emergency, Health & Safety? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an EHS Coordinator to join our Manufacturing team based out of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia!

TheCompany

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring suitable and adequate systems (policies, management systems, internal controls, equipment, etc.) are competently applied across all departments


• Compliance with legislative and corporate requirements, and demonstrating due dilligence


• Assuring completion of suitable audits for EHS and corresponding action plans.


• Assuring business continuity risks are mitigated through forward planning - liaise on with EHS Mentor and Site Manager


• Provide qualitative and quantitative information on EHS (e.g., performance statistics, performance reviews, business risks, professional opinions)


• Meet requirements of the post-injury management process, ensuring suitable systems are implemented and maintained across the site.

About you:

• Bachelors degree in a professional technical discipline – e.g. engineering/science, supplemented with courses in safety, industrial hygiene, environment or Diploma in Occupation Safety and Health with appropriate experience.


• Some experience in EHS or safety management or in a related field in a processing or manufacturing environment.


• Understanding of legal systems, regulatory enforcement processes and relevant legislation.


• Experience liaising with regulatory agencies (i.e. city / district / regional councils)


• Understanding and experience with Safety Management Systems (e.g. AS/NZS 4801, OHSAS 18001) and/or other management systems (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001). Also strong literacy in computers and IT systems.


• Experience in Waste Water Treatment process, EHS auditing, and with the ability to lead change and to lead others in change.


• Eligibility to work in Australia – with full working rights.

Benefits of working with us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package


• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers


• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter


• Novated Leasing


• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand


• In House Training Programs


• Corporate Discount Programs

Location(s)

Wagga

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes