WHS Manager – Avocados

3 weeks ago

Tablelands Regional, Australia Costa Full time
Overview

WHS Manager – Avocados & Bananas at Costa. Location: Walkamin, Far North Queensland. Reports to the National HR & WHS Manager.

About The Role

As the WHS Manager, you will provide expert WHS advice and support across all Costa Avocado & Banana farms and packhouse operations in Far North Queensland. Your primary focus will be on field and packhouse safety, employee engagement, and the return-to-work process. You will build strong relationships with leaders and workers to foster a proactive safety culture and collaborate with Costa's leadership team to drive WHS strategies, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with and coach leaders to embed WHS responsibilities through the strategic plan and safety KPIs.
  • Provide guidance to leaders, WHS Committees, and HSRs to foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety best practices.
  • Investigate and analyse injuries, incidents, and near misses, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Use safety data and trends to identify areas for improvement and implement risk-reduction initiatives.
  • Support regular site inspections and lead the implementation of corrective actions to maintain safe work environments.
  • Assist with risk assessments and provide subject matter expertise on controls and management strategies.
  • Deliver regular reports and metrics on safety performance to management.
  • Coordinate and support site safety training programs aligned with business unit needs.
  • Drive health and wellbeing initiatives across sites.
  • Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors meet Costa safety requirements and complete inductions.
  • Support injured workers with safe and sustainable return-to-work processes.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a WHS-focused role, preferably in agriculture, manufacturing, or logistics.
  • Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health and Safety (or a related field), or equivalent relevant experience.
Skills & Attributes
  • In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and relevant Standards.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement WHS strategies and improvement plans.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence and engage with leaders across all levels of the organisation.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Committed to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces where everyone feels valued and respected.
What We Offer
  • A full-time, permanent position in a collaborative, high-performance team.
  • A genuine opportunity for professional development and career growth within Costa.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people.
How to Apply

For more information or to request a confidential discussion, please contact:
Angeline Mulder -


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