Safety Officer

Daikin Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Bupa Health Fund Fitness/P—

Flare Benefit – discounts

Free parking on site

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Safety Officer to join our Manufacturing team. You will lead health and safety practices across the facility, drive risk reduction, maintain WHS compliance and foster a strong safety culture through training and audits.

The role requires experience in manufacturing safety, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement in safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a safety role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of WHS compliance and hazard/risk assessment techniques.
• Experience using safety management systems (e.g., DoneSafe).

Responsibilities

• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and close out workplace hazards in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct regular safety patrols, workplace inspections, and maintain detailed records.
• Organise and lead toolbox talks and safety meetings, documenting minutes.
• Ensure safety and emergency equipment is inspected, maintained and documented.
• Support fire drills and evacuation planning.
• Facilitate risk assessments and contribute to WHS procedure improvements.
• Assist with inductions and training for new team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Tools

DoneSafe

Job description

Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.

At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.

Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Safety Officer to join our Manufacturing team. In this role, you will lead, implement, and monitor health and safety practices across our manufacturing facility. You will be instrumental in ensuring a safe working environment by identifying and reducing risks, maintaining WHS compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture through training, audits, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.


• Monitor and close out workplace hazards in a timely and effective manner.


• Conduct regular safety patrols, workplace inspections, and maintain detailed records in DoneSafe.


• Organise and lead toolbox talks and safety meetings, documenting and uploading minutes.


• Ensure all safety and emergency equipment is routinely inspected, maintained, and documented.


• Monitor factory emergency preparedness, support fire drills, and assist with evacuation planning.


• Facilitate risk assessments and contribute to the continuous improvement of WHS procedures.


• Support trainers in delivering health and safety inductions for new team members.


• Maintain safety noticeboards and relevant WHS documentation across the site.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong technical knowledge of WHS compliance combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You thrive in a collaborative manufacturing environment and are passionate about driving continuous improvement in safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS).


• Minimum of 2 year of experience in a safety role within a manufacturing environment.


• Sound knowledge of WHS compliance, hazard/risk assessment techniques, root cause analysis, and experience using safety management systems (e.g., DoneSafe).


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, logical problem-solving abilities, a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong track record of teamwork and cross-departmental cooperation.


• Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.


• Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus


• Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities


• Discounted Bupa Health Fund Fitness Passport - Access to over hundreds of gyms nationally!


• Flare Benefit - Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan


• Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC


• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.


• Free parking on site

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.