Safety Manager

HEWITT FOODS PTY LTD; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

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Values-Driven Organisation

Competitive remuneration package

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Hewitt Foods Pty Ltd in Gympie/Sunshine Coast region seeks a hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety programs and drive a proactive safety culture in our primary processing facility. You will partner with the Site Manager and leaders to ensure WHS compliance, incident investigations and continuous improvement, while supervising up to three direct reports.

Based on site, you will balance compliance with operational realities, spend time on the plant floor, and report to the site leadership team to

Formación

• Proven experience in a Safety Manager or senior safety leadership role within food manufacturing or comparable industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and audit processes.
• Experience managing critical risks such as machinery, manual handling, mobile equipment and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence and develop leaders and frontline teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and continuously improve safety programs across food processing operations.
• Partner with site leadership teams to strengthen safety culture and ensure WHS compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments to improve safety performance.
• Oversee contractor management, permit-to-work systems and critical risk controls.
• Monitor safety metrics and drive measurable safety improvements.

Conocimientos

Safety leadership

WHS legislation

Incident investigation

Risk management

Coaching leaders

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Descripción del empleo

Safety Manager – Gympie |Sunshine Coast Region

Full-time | Permanent | Primary Meat Processing

Hewitt is committed to maintaining a safe, high-performing workplace. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety culture at Nolan's primary processing facility. Based in the Gympie/Sunshine Coast region, this role will be a key member of the site leadership team, partnering closely with the Site Manager and operational leaders to ensure the highest standards of workplace safety, compliance and risk management are embedded across the entire plant.

This is a critical leadership position where your influence will directly contribute to the safety, wellbeing and performance of our people in a fast-paced processing environment. Leading a team of up to three direct reports, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and help shape a proactive safety culture across all areas of the operation.

About the Role

As Safety Manager, you will lead the delivery of practical, high-impact safety strategies across Nolan's primary processing operation. Working closely with the Site Manager, site leadership team, supervisors and frontline employees, you will champion a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS requirements and drive continuous improvement through effective systems, coaching and visible leadership.

This is a highly visible and hands-on role that requires a regular presence across the plant. The position is expected to work approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm, providing oversight and support across the key components of both morning and afternoon shifts. Leading up to three direct reports, you will balance compliance, risk management and operational realities to deliver meaningful and sustainable safety 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.

What's Next?

Ready to join our team?

If you are an experienced State Safety Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to build strong teams and a positive safety culture, we encourage you to apply.

Applications Close

on 26 October 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.