WHS Officer

Mulgowie Farming Company; Bowen; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulgowie Farming Company is seeking an experienced WHS Officer to implement, audit, and continuously improve WHS systems across multiple sites in the Bowen region. The role reporting to the HR Manager involves hands-on support to site managers, leading audits, investigations and corrective actions with ~50% travel to operational sites across Australia.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of WHS experience in FMCG or Fresh Produce sectors.
• Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance.
• Experience delivering pragmatic WHS system improvements.
• Experience across multiple sites and dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain WHS policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections and management system reviews.
• Coordinate corrective actions from hazards, incidents, near misses and audits.
• Review incident investigations and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor WHS KPIs, trends and compliance performance.
• Prepare monthly WHS reports and support management reviews.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training and safety awareness initiatives.
• Provide practical WHS advice across all sites.
• Support continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

People development

Lifelong learning

Education

Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Formal WHS/OH&S qualifications

Job description

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and practical WHS Officer to support our operations by implementing, auditing and continuously improving our Work Health and Safety systems across multiple sites.

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role provides hands‑on support to site managers and operational teams whilst leading WHS audits, inspections, investigations, corrective action management, and compliance reviews.

This is a highly visible role that requires regular travel, with approximately 50% of working time spent across operational sites supporting safety performance and system compliance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Implement and maintain WHS policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, workplace assessments and management system reviews.
• Coordinate corrective actions arising from hazards, incidents, near misses, investigations and audit findings.
• Review incident investigations and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor WHS KPIs, trends and compliance performance.
• Prepare monthly WHS reports and support management reviews.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training and safety awareness initiatives.
• Provide practical WHS advice and support to managers and employees across all sites.
• Support continuous improvement of Mulgowie's Integrated Management System.

To be successful in the position you will have:

• Formal WHS/OH&S qualifications
• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Thorough working knowledge of WHS legislative requirements
• Experience in delivering pragmatic WHS systems-based improvement in the FMCG sector (ideally Fresh Produce or similar)
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in WHS within the FMCG or Fresh Produce sector
• Experience working across multiple sites and dispersed operating teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be influential and display leadership behaviours
• A life‑long learning approach, and be keen to develop new skills and tackle new experiences
• An enjoyment of on‑the‑spot problem solving,
• An interest in and enjoyment of developing capability in others to enhance WHS understanding and compliance
• Valid Australian work rights or visa eligibility