Wellbeing, Health & Safety Manager

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass fed, grain fed and Wagyu beef production.

Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

Job Description

We’re in search of a Wellbeing, Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to head up a small team. The goal is to establish and uphold a robust and compliant WH&S System and Assurance program for handling our crucial risks. This role is essential for consistently enhancing our company’s safety systems and contributing significantly to fostering a positive safety culture. We need someone who can lead and collaborate with various stakeholders in our diverse operations to put in place effective WH&S systems and enhance the skills of our leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a compliant WHS Management System
• Improve reporting mechanisms
• Build WHS capability among leaders
• Assist in preparing regular reports for leadership and the board
• Support the development and maintenance of Critical Risk and Assurance Frameworks
• Coach WHS Champions and People Leaders
• Implement and maintain WHS and Injury Management software solutions
• Facilitate learning reviews, projects, audits, and data analysis
• Support business improvement projects from a WHS perspective
• Develop frameworks for proactive action management
• Lead and manage team members
• Occasional travel to key sites in the supply chain
• Assist in delivering other Business Deliverables related to WHS investigations and Critical Incident Management
• Stay updated on emerging WHS technologies, legislation, and trends

Desired Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years in WHS Management, ISO45001, and ISO 45003
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, WHS incident Reporting Systems (MYOSH or similar)
• Experience with remote and diverse business units
• ASX-listed or global company experience preferred
• Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) and Learning Review Practice is highly advantageous;
• Demonstrated experience of being a great people leader of a small team and working collaboratively in corporate team environments
• Exceptional attention to detail, numerical, and analytical skills
• Solutions focused and problem-solving abilities in ambiguous and challenging environments
• Proven track record in developing WHS Management Systems
• High knowledge of WHS and legislation

Benefits:

• Brand new, modern office space at Gasworks in Newstead
• Competitive remuneration package inc. annual bonus
• Staff discounts on our premium Aussie wagyu beef
• Hybrid work model
• Multiple staff functions and events throughout the year

If you have any questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please reach out to .