Safety, Health & Environment Manager

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet's Australia is seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment Manager to lead our national SHE strategy across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, field sales and corporate environments. You will champion a Safety First culture, drive governance and risk management, and partner with the Leadership Team, HR and Operations to improve safety, health and wellbeing across a multi-site business.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a global organisation known for its DE&I

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, risk management frameworks and ISO standards.
• Proven track record driving safety culture transformation and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Experienced across operational and corporate environments; commercially minded with ability to balance compliance, risk and business performance.
• Passionate about creating safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national Safety, Health & Environment strategy across Australia.
• Shape and embed a "Safety First" culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Partner closely with the Leadership Team, HR and Operations leaders.
• Drive governance, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion physical safety, psychological wellbeing and environmental responsibility.
• Lead incident management, emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
• Influence enterprise risk management and sustainability outcomes.
• Build capability and accountability through coaching, engagement and leadership development.

Skills

SHE leadership

FMCG experience

WHS legislation

Risk management

ISO standards

Stakeholder management

Safety culture transformation

Job description

We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.

What's it like to work at JDE Peet's?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

At JDE Peet's, safety is more than compliance. It's a core part of who we are and how we operate.

We are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment Manager (SHE) to lead and shape our national safety strategy across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, field sales and corporate environments.

This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational culture, strengthen leadership accountability and drive best-practice safety, health and wellbeing outcomes across a complex, multi-site business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the national Safety, Health & Environment strategy across Australia
• Shape and embed a "Safety First" culture across all levels of the organisation
• Partner closely with the Leadership Team, HR and Operations leaders
• Drive governance, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion physical safety, psychological wellbeing and environmental responsibility
• Lead critical incident management, emergency preparedness and business continuity planning
• Influence enterprise risk management and sustainability outcomes
• Build capability and accountability through coaching, engagement and leadership development

Qualifications

About You

• Senior SHE leader with 8+ years' experience in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or other multi-site environments
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, risk management frameworks and ISO standards
• Proven track record driving safety culture transformation and influencing executive stakeholders
• Experienced working across both operational and corporate environmentsCommercially minded with the ability to balance compliance, risk and business performance
• Passionate about creating safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces

We are looking for a confident and influential leader who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, driving meaningful change and building a high-performance safety culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact, leading the future of safety, health and wellbeing within a respected global organisation.

Ready to lead the next chapter of SHE at JDE Peet's? We'd love to hear from you.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet's we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.