Safety Manager
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Job Summary
Safety Manager
Merriwa Industries Make a real impact on safety culture
Are you an experienced Safety Leader who is passionate about building safe and supportiveworkplaces
Merriwa Industries is seeking a proactive Safety Manager to lead our organisations safety strategy compliance and culture across multiple operational areas.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a values-driven not-for-profit organisation.
About Merriwa
Merriwa Industries is a well-respected not-for-profit organisation based in North East Victoria providing employment and support services for people with disability while delivering a range of commercial services to the local community.
Our organisation is built on strong values of respect inclusion opportunity and safety and we are committed to providing workplaces where every person feels valued and supported.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager Compliance the Safety Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development implementation monitoring and continuous improvement of Occupational Health and Safety systems and strategies ensuring full compliance with Victorian Legislation and WorkSafeVictoria guidelines.
Key responsibilities include:
* Provide critical safety support to the Senior Manager Compliance ensuring effective workflows clear delegation and timely delivery of targets across the safety team.* Provide regular and adhoc reporting for stakeholders to demonstrate safety performance across the organisation.* Develop implement and monitor the annual OHS Operational Plan.
* Strengthen the OHS management framework to ensure consistent application across divisions.
* Conduct and oversee incident investigations ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and their effectiveness verified.
* Support leaders with risk assessments safety planning and hazard management.
* Maintain emergency preparedness across Merriwa.
* Manage risk analysis processes and collaborate on practical solutions for improvementsin methods of work traffic management material handling plant and equipment and ergonomic design.
* Deliver safety training and promoting a strong safety culture.
* Use data to drive decisions leveraging Merriwas safety management system and digital reporting tools to monitor lead and lag indicators conduct audits/inspections analyse trends and report on performance.
* Manage contractor and supplier safety including prequalifications inductions permits to work audits and assurance activities.
About You
We are looking for someone who can influence leaders build capability and drive continuous improvement in safety.
You will bring:
* Qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Victorian Health and Safety legislation.
* Experience in a safety management role ideally within manufacturing or the disability/ not for profit sector.* RTW coordinator accreditations* Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrated capacity to actindependently within established guidelines exercising discretion and sound judgment.* The ability to build a positive safety culture across diverse teams
Why Join Merriwa
* Make a real impact in a community-focused organisation* Work with a supportive and collaborative team* Contribute to safer workplaces and employee wellbeing* Competitive salary based on experience
Please note: The base location for this role can either be at our Wodonga or Wangaratta site. If base site will be Wodonga there is an expectation of travel to Wangaratta 3 days per week. A pool car is available for this use.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces and supporting people to thrive atwork we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why you are the best candidatefor the role.
For further information please contact HR at Merriwa Industries onor viaemail:
Applications close 12 April 2026 or sooner if we find the right fit!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Management Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- OSHA
- EPA
- HACCP
- Product Development
- EHS
- Manufacturing
