QLD Safety Manager

Hemmant - Australia

Yearly Salary: AUD 145000 - 150000

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Location: Brisbane QLD (Be based at any of the 6 metro sites)
Salary: $150k Super Bonus
Role Highlights: This is a hands-on senior safety role with real accountability. You will be the dedicated safety leader for Queensland working closely with site leadership and a highly experienced national safety function.

Role Overview

Ive partnered with a global cold storage and logistics business that has grown significantly across Australia.

This position is currently the interim responsibilities are being shared across the broader safety team and the GM of Safety which is not sustainable for the business or the sites in Queensland.
They need an experienced Safety Manager on the ground. Someone who can assess risk engage regulators strengthen systems and provide consistent leadership across multiple warehousing and cold storage facilities.
You will play a key role in moving safety from reactive to proactive while supporting sites through compliance audits and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead WHS across all 6 x QLD sites including warehousing and cold storage operations
Conduct compliance reviews site audits and gap assessments
Strengthen safety systems standards and governance frameworks
Act as the primary point of contact with WorkSafe and regulators
Lead incident investigations and oversee corrective actions
Coach and support site leaders to take accountability for safety
Maintain oversight of workers compensation and RTW processes (approx. 10% of the role with strong internal & external support in place)
Drive a consistent engaged safety culture across the region

Candidate Profile

This role suits a senior safety professional who has been in the seat before and understands the realities of complex multi-site operations.

You are confident engaging regulators credible on site and practical in your approach. You know how to balance compliance systems and people.

You will bring:

Senior WHS leadership experience in warehousing logistics manufacturing or food environments
Strong working knowledge of QLD safety legislation and regulator engagement
Experience overseeing multi-site operations including ageing facilities with freezers and cool rooms
The ability to influence at all levels from site teams to senior leaders
A calm collaborative leadership style that brings people along

Culture & Benefits

You will be joining a global leader in cold storage with hundreds of temperature-controlled warehouses worldwide.
They have a strong safety foundation and experienced leadership support.

Whats in it for you:

Make an impact join a collaborative supportive national safety team
Structured career growth plans ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Benefit from a strong support network including a highly experienced GM of Safety
Feedback from employees highlights a fun supportive environment fostering a collaborative approach. Its cool to work here
A company that values continuous improvement and best practices with established safety management systems in place and ISO accreditation.
Pick your location! Overseeing 6 x QLD sites with potential to expand you can be based at any site all are within the metro area
Salary: $150k Super Bonus

Apply

If this sounds like you please send your resume by clicking the apply link below. The reference number for this role is CD66388. Please allow extra time over the Christmas break for us to process all the applications. All applicants will receive feedback from us either via email or a telephone call in early January.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job DescriptionLocation: Brisbane QLD (Be based at any of the 6 metro sites)Salary: $150k Super BonusRole Highlights: This is a hands-on senior safety role with real accountability. You will be the dedicated safety leader for Queensland working closely with site leadership and a highly experienced...