State Safety Manager

Hewitt – the most influential & trusted provider of high claims organic protein

Hewitt is on a mission to become the most trusted and influential supplier of organic, high-claims animal proteins. With a commitment to unrivalled quality and consistency, we serve customers and consumers in over seven countries through a vertically integrated global supply chain—from farm to plate. We proudly support the growing demand for nutritious, sustainable, and high-quality red meat.

Our purpose is simple: "To feed the world with a system that lasts forever."

With a rich family history spanning over 120 years, the Hewitt family has always been dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Guided by the simple philosophy of 'treat the land well, treat people well, and treat animals well', the company has grown from its humble beginnings as a beef cattle farm in central Queensland, into a global business. Today, brothers Mick and Ben Hewitt lead the vision and development of supplying market leading organic and high-claims products that meet the demanding specifications of large, fast-paced supermarket retail chains, foodservice operators and wholesalers.

We champion regenerative organic agriculture, passionately commit to animal welfare, actively support the communities we serve, and lead the world in biodiversity and carbon management practices. For decades, Hewitt has proudly supplied many of the world's largest food wholesalers and retailers, earning numerous industry awards and recognitions for our efforts.

Our retail brand portfolio includes Cleaver's Organic Meat, the most trusted organic meat brand in Australia.

We're Growing – and Safety Leads the Way

Join us as a State Safety Manager – in a newly created role.

The NT State Safety Manager role will be based in our beautiful and modern Brisbane Support Services Office and will require frequent monthly travel to the Northern Territory. This State Safety Manager role will be responsible for our NT operations, across two cattle stations located approx. 2 hours outside of Alice Springs. Both aggregations are located in the picturesque MacDonnell Ranges.

Why this role?

Newly created due to growth – real career opportunity

High-impact leadership role with autonomy

Work with a respected, values-driven team

Be part of building something better, safer, and stronger

If you're ready to step into a meaningful role where safety meets strategy and action – we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

Coach leaders to own safety and build capability across stations and plants

Drive real-world safety practices – from incident response to risk control

Audit and activate the core safety system across sites

Embed safety into regional projects and contractor oversight

Lead emergency readiness, high-risk works, and site compliance

Be the go-to advisor for WHS strategy, trends, and practical implementation

This is your chance to step into a high-impact role, shape safety culture and bring safety to life across a diverse and growing operation.

What You'll Bring

Proven Experience

• 5–10+ years in operational safety roles across high-risk industries

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and contractor oversight

• WHS qualifications – Cert IV or Diploma (minimum)

Leadership That Lands

• A hands-on leader who builds safety ownership at the ground level

• Confident in incident response, coaching in the field, and driving system use

• Skilled in approving high-risk work and implementing WHS plans on-site

Personal Impact

• Practical, grounded, and respected by frontline teams

• Visible, calm, and composed in high-pressure environments

• Walks the talk when it comes to integrity, responsibility, and authenticity

Field Fit

• Comfortable travelling across stations

• Adapts easily to remote environments and connects well with local teams

Hewitt is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Let us know if we can make any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application process.

By applying for a role with Hewitt, you acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for the role.

All candidates will be contacted in due course.