Safety Manager, Sydney

Americold Logistics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Career development

Fitness Passport

Internal training programs

Novated leasing

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Safety Manager to provide practical safety leadership across Arndell Park and Prospect sites in Sydney. You will drive a positive safety culture, ensure WHS compliance and lead risk assessments to protect teams and operations.

You will partner with site leaders, manage critical risks, investigate incidents and continuously improve the Safety Management System. This role requires a proactive, hands-on leader with strong coaching and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a safety, risk, process safety or Return-to-Work role.
• Experience working in operational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• ICAM Investigation training and HAZOP experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to promote safe work practices and safety leadership.
• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of Americold's Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments and assist sites in identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards.
• Support the management of critical risks, including ammonia refrigeration systems and hazardous chemicals.
• Lead or support incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance on WHS compliance, electrical safety, contractor management and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with emergency management planning, training and site readiness activities.
• Coordinate Return-to-Work programs and support injury management activities.
• Analyse safety data and provide insights and recommendations to leaders.
• Maintain a strong field presence and build relationships with frontline teams.

Skills

Safety leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Electrical safety

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS or related discipline

Job description

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Help us create safer workplaces across our Sydney Operations

Americold is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide practical safety leadership and support across Arndell Park and Prospect sites. This role partners closely with operational leaders to drive a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and improve safety performance across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with site leaders to promote safe work practices and strong safety leadership.
• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of Americold's Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments and assist sites in identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards.
• Support the management of critical risks, including ammonia refrigeration systems, hazardous chemicals and high-risk plant.
• Lead or support incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance on WHS compliance, electrical safety, contractor management and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with emergency management planning, training and site readiness activities.
• Coordinate Return-to-Work programs and support injury management activities.
• Analyse safety data and provide insights and recommendations to leaders.
• Maintain a strong field presence and build relationships with frontline teams.
  

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a safety, risk, process safety or Return-to-Work role.
• Experience working in operational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• ICAM Investigation training and experience with HAZOP or similar risk methodologies will be highly regarded.
  

What We Offer

At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments
  

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.