Safety Lead

Bulla Dairy Foods is one of Australia's oldest family-owned dairy companies, proudly making dairy products in country Australia for six generations. We are dedicated to making products with more care, craftsmanship and passion from only the freshest milk and cream.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Lead to join our Safety Team Reporting to the Site Lead, the Safety Lead's purpose is to drive a ‘Safety First' culture through leadership, coaching, accountability and development of safety and health initiatives.

The role will provide advice, service, development and support to the site and business leadership teams. In conjunction with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager and Site Lead, you will design and implement safety initiatives within Bulla.

**_This role will oversee our Chilled operations in Colac, Victoria._**

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Ensure Bulla is a Safe workplace by promoting a safety-first culture
- Provide advice and support to build line manager safety competence
- Provide expert health, safety and wellbeing advice and technical support to line management
- Drive safety on site with the delivery and understanding of toolbox meetings and safety alerts
- Delivering Bulla health and safety training programs
- Assist and co-ordinate investigation of any issues identified as a result of audits and day-to-day operational activities
- Assist the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager and Site Lead in developing a WHS strategic plan with key objectives and timeframes for implementation
- Develop and review Bulla Safety documentation in accordance with legislative and business requirements
- Partner with Injury Management, RTW and Compliance Manager to manage WHS systems to ensure compliance to legislative and company requirements
- Maintain, update and manage emergency response plans and evacuation procedures
- Identify appropriate RTW duties in accordance with medical restrictions and operational needs
- Assist and promote hazard identification and identify risk control measures to minimise injury and property damage
- Ensure all incidents investigations are conducted and documented in a timely manner

**You will have**:

- 2+ years in a similar role
- FMCG and Manufacturing experience preferred
- Diploma in WHS, Injury Management, or similar preferred
- Successful completion of ‘The Role of Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator' (Return to Work Statement of Completion) preferred
- Thorough understanding of Australian WHS and Workers Compensation legislation and regulations
- Highly proactive, well developed project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Strong motivational skills with the capacity to positively influence people and to initiate and deliver change independently or through teamwork
- Ability to prepare detailed and practical reports and plans
- High level of competency in computer-based communication and information management tools (i.e., Riskware, Chemwatch, Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite)

**What we can offer you**
- A great cultural environment in a proud, Australian family-owned business
- A variety of benefits including a Short-Term Incentive Program, corporate clothing allowance, delicious take-home product and free on-site parking at all our sites

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Safety Lead within a reputable family business. With great opportunities for personal growth and development, you'll contribute to the success of this iconic household brand with a long history and bright future.