WHS Officer

Agri Talent; Griffith; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Autonomy to improve WHS

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

Agri Talent is seeking a standalone WHS Lead to own safety across multiple agricultural operations in southern NSW, with regular travel to Narrabri. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the role offers autonomy to strengthen safety practices and build strong relationships with farm teams.

You will drive practical WHS improvements, conduct inspections and investigations, and manage documentation to ensure compliance. Travel between farm locations will be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent with practical WHS experience.
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with field teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive WHS initiatives across multiple farm locations, promoting a proactive and practical safety culture.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Maintain WHS documentation, procedures, registers and reporting in line with legislative requirements.
• Work closely with farm managers, supervisors and employees to identify hazards, improve practices and support safe working environments.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions and compliance activities across the business.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Communication

Relationship-building

Willingness to travel

Site safety leadership

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

About the role
Take ownership of WHS across multiple agricultural operations in southern NSW, with regular travel to Narrabri. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this standalone role offers plenty of autonomy to strengthen safety practices, build relationships with farm teams and drive practical WHS improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Drive WHS initiatives across multiple farm locations, promoting a proactive and practical safety culture.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Maintain WHS documentation, procedures, registers and reporting in line with legislative requirements.
• Work closely with farm managers, supervisors and employees to identify hazards, improve practices and support safe working environments.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions and compliance activities across the business.

Skills & experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualification, with practical experience in an operational WHS environment.
• Sound understanding of WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigations and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with operational teams.
• Highly reliable and organised, with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
• Willingness to travel between farm locations and work in a hands‑on, site‑based environment.

Experience within agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing or another operational industry will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $115K–$125K + super, negotiable based on experience.
• Company vehicle provided for work‑related travel.
• Opportunity to take ownership of WHS across a diverse agricultural operation.
• Work directly with farm managers and operational teams to deliver meaningful safety improvements.
• Join an established and growing agribusiness with a strong focus on its people and operations.

About the company

Our client is an established, family-owned Australian agribusiness with diversified farming operations across regional NSW. With a strong agricultural history and continued business growth, they offer the opportunity to contribute to workplace safety across a range of farming environments.