Lesaffre

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Dandenong South, VIC, Australia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerLesaffre
LocationDandenong South, VIC, 3175, Australia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

Lesaffre is a global leader in the FMCG industry, and we're looking for a dedicated Occupational Health and Safety Officer to join our team as the standalone site lead for occupational health and safety. In this pivotal role, you'll be the single point of accountability for safety across the site, setting the safety direction and building a culture where safety is owned by every leader and employee. You'll combine hands-on delivery with strategic work, shaping and driving our site safety agenda and roadmap while ensuring we meet all legal obligations and parent company standards. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in creating a safer workplace for everyone.

Key responsibilities

Ensure the site complies with all applicable OHS and workers compensation legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

Implement Lesaffre Global OHS policies, standards and mandatory rules at site level, and address any gaps against local legal requirements

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Maintain the site safety management system, including policies, procedures, risk registers, permits and records

Act as the site contact for regulators, insurers and external auditors

Act as the site subject matter expert and single point of accountability for occupational health and safety

Develop, own and deliver the site annual safety plan, objectives and improvement priorities

Advise, coach and challenge the site leadership team on safety risk, obligations and performance

Manage the end-to-end process for injuries, near misses, hazards and property damage events

Lead investigations using structured root cause methodology and implement effective controls

Own site safety management and incident reporting system

Drive engagement through toolbox talks, safety walks, behaviour-based safety conversations and campaigns.

Build reporting confidence so hazards and concerns are raised early and without blame. Coach leaders to hold effective safety conversations.

About you

Formal qualifications in OH&S

Minimum of 5 years' experience in HS&E within an FMCG and multinational environment

Experience in Injury management, Workcover claims and injury management

Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Training (desirable)

Experience in working in a Lean manufacturing environment (desirable)

Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in Australia will be considered

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