Safety Officer

The Business

Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic and enduring brands including Four'N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna's, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu.

Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth.

Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 6 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700.

Our purpose is to delight our customers with delicious and convenient food, yesterday, today and forever.

Of course, along with brands and great assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – great people — and that's where you come in

The Role

As the Safety Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a safe and compliant workplace culture across our Adelaide site. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll partner closely with the Head of Safety and site leaders to develop, implement, and continuously improve workplace health and safety systems and practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead by example to promote and enhance personal and workplace safety.

• Collaborate with the Head of Safety and OHS to create, implement, and review Safe Work Procedures and Risk Assessments.

• Perform site-based audits and safety walks to identify and address risks.

• Focus on reducing Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and Medical Treatment Injuries (MTI) and their severity.

• Act as the RTW Coordinator, handling workers' compensation and return-to-work processes for injured employees.

• Present safety briefs to site management teams, providing updates on safety statistics and actions.

• Liaise with regulatory bodies to maintain compliance with mandatory regulations and safety standards.

• Coach employees and managers on health and safety initiatives and ensure appropriate training and resources for first aid.

The Person

The successful applicant for the role will have demonstrated experience in a similar role, ideally within the FMCG industry as well as:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role

• Be able to contribute to a positive and professional team environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel)

• Ability to influence and make decisions

• Mechanical aptitude or prior manufacturing experience would be desirable

• A proactive, approachable style and a passion for continuous improvement

What We Offer You

At Patties Food Group we are passionate about our people, brands and culture We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.

As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to:

• Onsite-based role with flexible working hours — structure your day to suit your lifestyle within our site operating hours (7am–midnight). We know life isn't 9 to 5, so we'll work with you to make it fit.
  
  • Take-home products for you and your family to enjoy
  
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities
  
  • Opportunities for career development and growth within a trusted, growing business
  
  • Patties people: hungry, humble and focused — join us now

Join Us

If you're ready to help shape a strong safety culture at one of Australia's most loved food companies, apply today and bring your passion for safety to Patties Food Group

Agency Disclaimer

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.