Safety Officer

We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.

At Nestlé, we constantly explore and push the boundaries of what is possible with foods, beverages, and nutritional health solutions to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. We focus our energy and resources where unlocking the power of food can make the greatest difference to the lives of people and pets, protect and enhance the environment, and generate significant value for our shareholders and stakeholders alike.

Our Arndell Park Distribution Centre is looking for a Safety Officer to join the team. One of your core responsibilities will be to provide a comprehensive service including SHE co-ordination, claims and injury management through effective implementation of systems, legal compliance, and communication. You will help promote a culture of SHE ownership across site and maintain consistency of SHE practices which is compliant with relevant legislation and Nestle requirements.

**Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Implement the SHE strategy on site including management systems, and specific projects
- Improve and ensure continuous improvement and focus on a safe culture at Smithtown
- Coordinate the completion of appropriate hazard identification and risk assessments to eliminate employee health risks and provide improvements to the process through managing change in reporting and recording.
- Liaise with employee, management, and medical providers during injury period to ensure adequate medical treatment is being administered and return to work plans and alternative duties are available where practicable
- Manage the administration and documentation trail of worker’s compensation claims including liaisons with the insurance company to determine appropriate action is taken for each individual claim
- Co-ordinate the end-to-end process for safety incidents on site
- Provide training to different groups of employees in relation to OHS issues including coaching and developing SHE competencies
- Mentor the development of OHS technical competencies of line managers and HS Reps and identify opportunities for further education and people development

**What skills you will bring:
- Strong organisation skills and effective communication skills
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm
- Sound computer skills (MS Office)
- Sound project management skills is a plus
- Knowledge of OHS legislation and laws
- Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation and Return to work (RTW) programs
- Tertiary qualification with Certificate level in OHS/Risk Management/Rehabilitation preferred

**Benefits
- You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
- In addition, we offer:

- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
- Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Purchase Leave Scheme
- Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
- Discounted Nestlé products

**Our Story**

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health, and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards, and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.