General Manager Workplace Health And Safety

Get to Know Us
At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success.
As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent.
Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values.
· Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.

Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.

Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.
Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.
Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

Sound like you? Here is what you should know…

About the Role
The General Manager WHS (Workplace, Health and Safety) is responsible for providing executive-level leadership for the Company's WHS function.
Broadly, the purpose is to build and enhance the WHS elements of the business by nurturing the development of people and teams, and to lead the strategic expansion and improvement of the function.

The role will be responsible for planning, integrating, monitoring and optimising operational processes within the areas of health protection and safety by providing hands on coaching and supportive advice, management of key operational risks increasing the WHS capability.

The role has multiple direct reports which are geographically dispersed throughout Australia and requires routine travel across Australia.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Leadership

Contribute as a member of the executive leadership team (ELT) and uphold the core business values
Nurture, coach, develop and direct your team to ensure high levels of performance and engagement, and facilitate their professional development
Develop strong relationships across the business including ELT members and their senior direct reports.
Develop key external relationships and liaise with networks outside the business
Integrate material WHS risks and opportunities within the business strategy.

Workplace Health and Safety Management Systems

Ensure consistency of WHS practises, policies, and procedures across the business in line with global best practise frameworks and standards
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the WHS Management System and reporting requirements
Ensure the WHS Management System enables compliance with Safety Legislation and regulations when implemented across the organisation including relevant industry standards, procedures, and risk management processes
Ensure partnership with the organisations leaders to develop, implement, and continuously improve WHS strategies, culture, and decisions to drive WHS functional excellence across the business.
Develop long range plans for WHS to support continual improvement of WHS with Risk Owners to integrate this into long range financial planning.
Openly monitor WHS performance against clear objectives and performance target and work with risk owners to maintain, develop or improve performance in line with the risk appetite of the business

Communication and Reporting

Produce and present regular reports on WHS and Workers Compensation performance against KPIs for management and the board within an agreed timeline, according to established WHS disclosure frameworks and standards of professionalism
Promote open and effective communication throughout the business so as to provide timely and considered feedback against strategy
Ensure the Company continues to build a solid culture in relation to working practices and processes

Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience

Tertiary qualifications with experience in workplace health & safety management
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing WHS projects, management systems and processes to impact culture, processes and performance.
Proficient with business software and analytical tools.
Demonstrated experience in Safety Management, including risk management, compliance auditing and development of best practise monitoring systems
Strong coaching and facilitation skills
Ability to translate a strategic plan into a clear course of action, be the promoter of ownership and accountability to ensure that aspects are successfully delivered.
Confidence in engaging with Executives, Board members and operational teams to coordinate best practise for a diverse workforce across multiple sites
Experience working across multiple Australian states including familiarity with the differing WHS regulations of each state and territory.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret information across a range of activities.
Demonstrated experience of managing a team and have excellent people management and leadership skills, including the ability to build and manage high-performance teams
Valid driver's licence

What We Are Offering

Competitive salary
Enjoy the variety of a rural and/or coastal lifestyle – this position can located at any of our locations - Bundaberg, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Moree or Leeton.

We Invest in You
To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program.
Build a long-term career in agriculture
Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.
Make a difference
Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing our surveys.
Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.
And so much more

Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers.
The People's Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.

Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes "life-happens" and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.
Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.
Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

What You Should Know About Our Operations
Our business is widespread, growing walnuts, almonds and bees in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados and mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg.
In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.
At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve.
Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations.
Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: www.stahmannwebster.com.au/esg-and-sustainability/

Not sure if this is the right role for you?
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hr@stahmannwebster.com.au.
If this role is not exactly what you're looking for but you would still love to work with us, please email us or complete the expression of interest form on our website linked below.
https://stahmannwebster.com.au/contact/employment/

HONOUR OUR LEGACY.
BUILD OUR FUTURE.

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