Safety Lead - Chilled

Bulla Dairy Foods; Colac; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave – Inclusive options for

Learning & Development – Career paths

Wellbeing Support – Flu shots & mental

Fun Culture – Team BBQs & events

Diverse & Inclusive Environment

Competitive Pay & Perks – Reviews &給与

Novated Leasing – Discounts on fleet

Corporate Uniform Allowance

Office Perks – Free fruit & coffee

Volunteer Leave – One paid day

Transparent Communication

Free Parking – Multiple sites

Job summary

Bulla Dairy Foods is seeking a Full-Time Safety Lead to join our Victoria-based Operations Team. This role is about engaging leaders and frontline staff to identify hazards, manage risk and deliver practical safety improvements across the site.

You'll coach leaders, support risk controls and incident investigations, and help drive a safety-first culture across our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on, collaborative leadership role in a respected Australian dairy brand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar role.
• Strong FMCG/manufacturing experience.
• Diploma in OHS or similar discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS requirements and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based safety advice to site leaders and frontline leadership.
• Coach leaders to understand and fulfil safety responsibilities.
• Support identification, assessment and control of operational safety risks.
• Challenge unsafe practices or decisions.
• Develop and deliver site safety improvement priorities and plans.
• Facilitate consultation with employees and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Maintain visibility across operations and build trusted relationships with leaders and employees.
• Support management of contractors on site.
• Facilitate investigations to identify root causes and systemic contributors.
• Support implementation of company safety standards.
• Monitor effectiveness of safety processes and controls.
• Ensure timely incident investigations and resolutions.

Skills

People leadership

FMCG manufacturing

OHS knowledge

Risk management

Coaching capability

Operational credibility

Education

Diploma in OHS

Job description

Are you ready to scoop up an exciting career with one of Australia's most loved and trusted dairy brands? Bulla Dairy Foods is 100% Australian owned and operated and has been proudly making dairy products in country Australia for six generations. We are one of Australia's oldest family-owned dairy companies and believe in our brand, our people and take pride in crafting dairy products for the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Safety Lead to join our Operations Team.

At Bulla, we don't see safety as something owned by the Safety team. We believe the most effective safety outcomes are achieved when leaders and employees are actively engaged in identifying hazards, understanding risk and developing practical solutions together.

This role is much more than compliance, audits and systems. It is about building relationships, understanding work as it is performed and helping create an environment where safety conversations are open, constructive and solution focused.

Are you someone who has a people-centered approach to safety, builds trust, can coach and mentor and turn frontline insights into practical improvements? If so, this role is for you.

What’s the Scoop?

• Provide practical, credible and risk-based safety advice to site leaders and frontline leadership.
• Coach leaders to understand and fulfil their safety responsibilities.
• Support the identification, assessment and effective control of operational safety risks.
• Challenge practices or decisions where safety risk is not being effectively managed.
• Support the development and delivery of site safety improvement priorities and plans.
• Facilitate effective consultation and engagement with employees and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Maintain visibility across operations and build trusted relationships with leaders and employees.
• Support effective management of contractors and other parties undertaking work at the site.
• Facilitate and ensure investigations move beyond immediate causes to identify underlying and systemic contributors.
• Support implementation of company safety standards and minimum requirements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of key safety processes and controls.
• Ensure incidents are investigated, documented and resolved in a timely manner.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years in a similar role
• Strong FMCG / manufacturing experience
• Diploma in OHS or a similar discipline
• Strong working knowledge of Victorian occupational health and safety requirements and contemporary risk management practices
• Demonstrated leader coaching capability
• Strong operational credibility

Why Bulla?

About

• Parental Leave – Inclusive options for all caregiver types, with flexible return-to-work support
• Learning & Development – Career pathways, mentoring, training, and graduate programs
• Wellbeing Support – Flu shots and 24/7 mental health services
• Fun Culture – Team BBQs, celebrations, and festive events
• Diverse & Inclusive Environment – A safe, supportive workplace for all
• Competitive Pay & Perks – Annual reviews, bonuses, and salary packaging
• Novated Leasing – Exclusive discounts on corporate fleet vehicles
• Corporate Uniform Allowance – Stylish uniform allowance and staff discounts from an iconic Australian brand
• Office Perks – Free fruit, coffee, and Bulla treats at work
• Volunteer Leave – One paid day each year to give back
• Transparent Communication – Stay engaged with regular updates and events
• Convenient Locations – Multiple sites across Victoria with free parking

Ready to Join the Bulla Family?

This is a rare and exciting opportunity within a reputable family business. With great opportunities for personal growth and development, you'll contribute to the success of this iconic household brand with a long history and bright future.

At Bulla Dairy Foods, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and the unique contributions of each team member. Our goal is to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and safe, enabling them to perform at their best and reach their potential