Safety Business Partner

ofi; Carwarp; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi (olam food ingredients) seeks a Safety Business Partner for the Carwarp Almond Processing Plant in regional Victoria. You will embed strong SHE practices across operations and support other sites as required, reporting to the Head of Almond Processing Operations.

You will partner with leaders to manage SHE risk, drive continuous improvement and lead incident investigations while building practical, fit-for-purpose systems in a processing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Safety, WHS or SHE roles within manufacturing, processing or similar high‑risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management systems (experience with MYOSH or similar systems preferred).
• Proven experience leading or supporting incident investigations (ICAM or equivalent).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A practical, solutions‑focused mindset with a strong safety and sustainability mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to embed effective SHE risk management and continuous improvement across operations.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, environmental regulations and ofi global SHE standards.
• Lead and support incident reporting, investigations and corrective action management.
• Drive safety culture through engagement, coaching, training and leadership development.
• Manage and continuously improve safety management systems, data and reporting.
• Oversee contractor safety management, inductions and compliance.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills and response capability.
• Lead SHE reporting, trend analysis and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

WHS knowledge

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance management

Education

Diploma or higher in Work Health & Safety

Tools

MYOSH

Job description

Drive safety, compliance and continuous improvement by partnering with leaders in a solution‑focused way to strengthen our safety culture.

07th October, 2026

About Us: ofi (olam food ingredients) is a leading global grower, processor and integrated supply chain manager of agricultural products and food ingredients. Supplying products across 16 platforms to more than 13,000 customers worldwide, with a direct presence in over 65 countries, ofi has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses. In Australia, our primary focus is our premium, home‑grown almonds, with processing operations based in regional Victoria.

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Safety Business Partner to join our Carwarp Almond Processing Plant. This is a site‑based role that partners closely with operational and functional leaders to embed strong safety, health, environmental and quality practices across the Carwarp site, including the Almond Processing Facility, Stockpads and Biochar unit. The role also provides support to other sites as required. This position reports to the Head of Almond Processing Operations and plays a critical role in shaping safety culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring compliance with legislative and corporate SHE standards.

Key Responsibilities: The Safety Business Partner is responsible for:

• Partnering with leaders to embed effective SHE risk management and continuous improvement across operations


• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, environmental regulations and ofi global SHE standards


• Leading and supporting incident reporting, investigations and corrective action management


• Driving safety culture through engagement, coaching, training and leadership development


• Managing and continuously improving safety management systems, data and reporting


• Overseeing contractor safety management, inductions and compliance


• Supporting emergency preparedness, drills and response capability


• Leading SHE reporting, trend analysis and performance improvement initiatives

Our Ideal Candidate: You will be a confident, proactive safety professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. You enjoy working closely with leaders, influencing outcomes and building practical, fit‑for‑purpose systems that work in a processing environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Safety, WHS or SHE roles within manufacturing, processing or similar high‑risk environments


• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management systems (experience with MYOSH or similar systems preferred)


• Proven experience leading or supporting incident investigations (ICAM or equivalent)


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills


• A practical, solutions‑focused mindset with a strong safety and sustainability mindset


• Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety (Diploma or higher essential)

Why Join ofi?

• Be part of a purpose‑driven, global agribusiness shaping the future of food


• Work in a role with real influence on safety, sustainability and operational outcomes


• Enjoy autonomy, trust and strong leadership support


• Opportunity to build a long‑term SHE career in a complex and evolving environment

If you are passionate about safety leadership, continuous improvement and making a real impact in a regional processing operation, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: You must be confident of passing our pre‑employment medical / drug screen as we have a zero‑tolerance policy to drugs.