WH&S Officer

KG Foods; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Gourmet Food is seeking a proactive Work Health & Safety Officer to join our manufacturing operations on a 6-month contract. You will drive safety excellence, own the WHS system, lead investigations, manage workers compensation and RTW processes, and partner with teams and external stakeholders to keep everyone safe on site.

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the role requires a Certificate IV in WHS (or higher), 1–2 years of WHS experience in a manufacturing setting, and strong

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in WHS (minimum).
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in WHS or related discipline highly regarded.
• 1–2 years WHS experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and improvement of WHS policies and safe work method statements.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Manage workers compensation claims and return-to-work processes; liaise with insurers.

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Diploma or Bachelor's in WHS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 2002, Kids Gourmet Food has been Australia's leading provider of nutritious, high-quality prepared meals to the childcare industry. We proudly service centres across Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne, and our growing business is headquartered on Sydney's beautiful northern beaches.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for a proactive and experienced Work Health & Safety Officer to help us maintain the highest standards of safety across our manufacturing operations, ensuring our passionate team can keep doing what they do best — delivering exceptional food to children across the country.

About the Role

We're seeking a Work Health & Safety Officer to join our manufacturing operations on a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you'll play a critical role in driving a culture of safety excellence — working closely with operational teams, management, and external stakeholders to ensure everyone goes home safe, every shift.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll take ownership of the WHS management system, lead incident investigations, manage workers compensation and return-to-work processes, and champion risk management and training initiatives across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS policies, procedures, and safe work method statements
• Manage end-to-end incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory authorities as required
• Manage workers compensation claims, insurer relationships, and support the RTW process (directly or in partnership with a Rehabilitation Provider)
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses; maintain the site risk register
• Deliver WHS inductions and coordinate training for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Monitor legislative changes and advise management on compliance obligations
• Prepare WHS performance reports (leading and lagging indicators) for management
• Promote a consultative, engaged approach to safety across all levels of the workforce

About You

• Certificate IV in WHS (minimum); a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in WHS or related discipline highly regarded
• Minimum 1 - 2 years' WHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-risk operational environment
• Solid working knowledge of the WHS Act 2011 (Cth) and relevant state/territory legislation
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and WHS documentation development
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, systematic, and detail-focused, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines
• High integrity and sound professional judgement
• A collaborative team player who's equally comfortable working independently
• Confident with Microsoft Office and WHS reporting tools
• A positive, adaptable approach to change

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for a safety professional to make a genuine impact within a well-established, growing national business, contribute to meaningful process improvement, and build strong cross-functional relationships across the team.