Manufacturing Safety Leader

DAIKIN; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Performance bonus

Free on-site parking

Health fund access

Gym access

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Safety Officer to lead WHS across our manufacturing facility in Sydney. You will conduct incident investigations, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions to ensure a safe workplace and regulatory compliance.

You will run toolbox talks, inspections, training, and support emergency planning, maintaining comprehensive WHS documentation, contributing to continuous safety improvement, and fostering strong cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a safety role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of WHS compliance and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and close out workplace hazards in a timely manner.
• Conduct safety patrols and inspections; maintain records.
• Organise toolbox talks and safety meetings with minutes.
• Ensure safety equipment is inspected and documented.
• Support emergency planning and fire drills.
• Facilitate risk assessments and drive WHS improvements.
• Deliver safety inductions and maintain WHS documentation.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Tools

DoneSafe

Safety management systems

Job description

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Safety Officer to lead WHS across our manufacturing facility in Sydney. You will conduct incident investigations, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions to ensure a safe workplace and regulatory compliance.

You will run toolbox talks, inspections, training, and support emergency planning, maintaining comprehensive WHS documentation, contributing to continuous safety improvement, and fostering strong cross‑department collaboration.