Safety Specialist

GWF; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Safety Specialist to enhance safety systems and foster a strong safety culture. The role requires experience in HSE and safety systems, a relevant tertiary qualification, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include optimizing HSE management systems, partnering with site leaders, and validating safety data. This position offers flexible working arrangements and personal development opportunities within a diverse and collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Genuine focus on personal development

Celebration of diversity and authenticity

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Optimising existing HSE management systems.
• Embedding a strong safety culture through compliance and training.
• Validating and reporting HSE data.
• Managing safety alerts and onboarding.

Skills

Experience in HSE and safety systems

Strong systems and data skills

Confident communicator

Analytical and detail-oriented

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS / HR or Environmental Management

Tools

Excel

Databases

INX

SPHERA

CoreSafe

Safety Culture

Job description

About Us

At Mauri, we believe in the power of baking to bring people together. As part of the George Weston Foods Group, we’re a leading supplier of high‑quality flours, yeasts, pre‑mixes, improvers, grains, and animal nutrition across Australia and New Zealand. Every day, we work through insight and innovation to help bakers thrive. Together, we sustainably feed the nation.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Safety Specialist to join our team, with a focus on both site partnering and HSE management systems.

This role will be primarily based at our mixing site in Wetherill Park with flexible working arrangements available.

Responsibilities

• Optimising existing HSE management systems, including INX, SPHERA, CoreSafe, and Safety Culture.
• Partnering with site leaders at Wetherill Park to embed a strong safety culture, through compliance, audits, investigations and training facilitation.
• Validating and reporting HSE data. Drawing insights and maintaining tracking for safety initiatives.
• Manage safety alerts, onboarding, and access / deactivation of compliance databases.

About You

The suitable candidate will possess:

• Experience in HSE and safety systems (manufacturing/industrial preferred)
• A tertiary qualification in WHS / HR or Environmental Management or relevant experience (required)
• Strong systems and data skills (Excel, databases)
• Confident communicator and coach, able to engage with leaders and teams.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and proactive in problem‑solving.

What's on offer at Mauri?

• A genuine focus on personal development.
• A culture that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

GWF is an equal‑opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values.

Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre‑employment screening including medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and criminal history checks.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

Let us know how we can support a barrier‑free recruitment process by emailing [e-mail]

Learn more at mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.