Safety & People Officer

The Pastoral Pork; Winchelsea; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pastoral Pork Company is seeking a proactive People, Culture & Safety Officer to manage day-to-day HR activities and support workplace safety across our growing business in Victoria. Reporting to the General Manager – Business Enablement, you'll work closely with operational managers, provide practical HR advice and help strengthen our people practices and processes, including training and compliance.

You’ll engage with a diverse workforce, apply Australian employment laws, and help drive

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role within operational, manufacturing or agricultural environments.
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and HR practices.
• Confidence advising managers and handling routine workplace matters.
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently while recognising when to escalate.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems; Employment Hero experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice to employees and managers, independently resolving routine matters.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation, employment changes and offboarding.
• Guide managers through performance, attendance and employee relations matters, escalating complex issues.
• Apply employment legislation, modern awards and company policies to support compliant practices.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records and workforce reporting.
• Coordinate training, development and compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to HR processes and systems.

Job description

Support how people and safety show up across a growing business

The Pastoral Pork Company is seeking a proactive People, Culture & Safety Officer to manage day-to-day HR activities and support workplace safety across our growing business.

Reporting to the General Manager – Business Enablement, you'll work closely with operational managers, provide practical HR advice and help strengthen our people practices and processes.

You'll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of HR and workplace safety, working directly with operational leaders to resolve people matters, improve practices and support a diverse workforce. With a broad remit and direct access to senior leadership, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise and make a tangible impact across the business.

About Us

The Pastoral Pork Company (Otway Pork) is a premium, ethical pork producer with a clear growth agenda across domestic and international markets. Our focus is simple: quality product, strong partnerships, and disciplined execution.

We are in a growth phase — expanding boxed, value-added and branded products across butcher, food service, retail and wholesale channels.

What you'll be doing

People & Culture

• Provide first-line HR advice to employees and managers, independently resolving routine matters.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation, employment changes and offboarding.

• Guide managers through performance, attendance and employee relations matters, escalating complex issues appropriately.

• Apply employment legislation, modern awards and company policies to support consistent and compliant practices.

• Maintain HR systems, employee records and workforce reporting.

• Coordinate training, development and compliance requirements.

• Identify and implement improvements to HR processes and systems.

Health & Safety

• Support managers with workplace safety processes, inspections and hazard management.

• Monitor incident reporting, corrective actions and safety compliance.

• Assist with injury management and return-to-work processes.

• Coordinate safety training and initiatives across our operations.

About you

You'll bring:

• Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within an operational, manufacturing or agricultural environment.

• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and HR practices.

• Confidence advising managers and handling routine workplace matters.

• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently while recognising when to escape.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach and confidence using HR systems.

Experience with Employment Hero or workplace safety processes would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Why join us?

• Build towards your next career step – develop the broader advisory, employee relations and operational experience that can support progression into a senior HR generalist or HR Advisor role.

• Gain meaningful business exposure – work directly with the General Manager – Business Enablement and operational leaders, developing your commercial understanding and professional judgement.

• Expand your expertise – gain experience across people, culture and workplace safety in a diverse operational environment.

• Make a visible contribution – help improve HR practices, strengthen processes and support better outcomes for employees and managers.

• Competitive remuneration and a practical and collaborative team.

Other

Valid driver’s licence (regular travel required)

If you’re looking for a role where you can build relationship and see the impact of your work on the ground, we’d like to hear from you.