Safety Manager

RGIT Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across Queensland food manufacturing operations. Based in the North Brisbane region, you will partner with site leadership to embed safety compliance and risk management across facilities.

You will drive practical safety strategies, conduct incident investigations, lead audits and coach leaders to foster a proactive safety culture that keeps people safe on the job.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Safety Manager or senior safety leadership within food manufacturing or high-risk industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigation methodologies and audit processes.
• Experience managing critical risks related to machinery, manual handling, mobile equipment and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve safety programs across food manufacturing operations and supporting facilities.
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen safety culture and ensure WHS compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee contractor management, permit-to-work systems and critical risk controls across the site.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and drive initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety outcomes.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Incident investigation

Risk management

Auditing

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Hewittis committed to maintaining a safe, high-performing workplace. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety culture across our Queensland food manufacturing operations. Based in the North Brisbane region, this role will partner closely with site leadership teams to ensure the highest standards of workplace safety, compliance and risk management are embedded throughout our manufacturing facilities.

This is a key leadership role where your influence will directly contribute to the safety, wellbeing and performance of our people in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As Safety Manager, you will lead the delivery of practical, high-impact safety strategies across our Queensland food manufacturing operations. Working closely with site leadership, supervisors and frontline teams, you will champion a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS requirements, and drive continuous improvement through effective systems, coaching and leadership.

This is a visible and hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in operational environments and can balance compliance, risk management and operational realities to achieve safer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve safety programs across food manufacturing operations and supporting facilities.
• Partner with site leadership teams to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company standards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments, identifying opportunities to improve safety performance.
• Oversee contractor management, permit-to-work systems and critical risk controls across the site.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and drive initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced safety professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, food production or other high-risk industrial environments. You are comfortable spending time on the floor, engaging with frontline teams and influencing leaders to create meaningful and lasting safety improvements.

You bring a practical approach to safety, strong legislative knowledge and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business. Most importantly, you are passionate about creating workplaces where people go home safe every day.

You Will Bring

• Proven experience in a Safety Manager or senior safety leadership role within food manufacturing, food production or a comparable industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigation methodologies and audit processes.
• Experience managing critical risks associated with machinery, manual handling, mobile equipment, contractors and high-risk work activities.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence and develop leaders and frontline teams to achieve positive safety outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety (minimum requirement), with ICAM and Return to Work qualifications highly regarded.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

• Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
• Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
• Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
• The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.

Applications Close on 31 August 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.