Project Safety Officer

Position Snapshot

Location: Smithtown, NSW

12 months, fixed term contract

3+ years' experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Fantastic Opportunity for a Project Safety Officer to join our MILO Smithtown Factory. MILO, Australia's iconic crunchy milk drink, was first introduced in 1934 by chemical engineer, Thomas Mayne from Smithtown, NSW. Here is your chance to join an iconic brand.

This role sits within a major capital investment project and will lead the management of occupational health, safety and environment for Nestlé to ensure a safe workplace is maintained.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Project Manager, key responsibilities of the role is to execute the Project Safety Management Plan including:

• Induct and regularly train all staff & workers with appropriate skill to assess assigned tasks prior to execution.
• Support the elimination of hazards & risk through task and equipment assessment.
• Identify and inform on potential hazards during construction, maintenance, cleaning and dismantling and reassembly.
• Serve as single point of contact with third party OHS leaders. Liaise with toolbox leader to define safety topics for discussion daily.
• Participate in the program of work place safety observations
• Provide coaching & support to the Project team and Line Managers in order to achieve the Project/ Factory's SHE objectives.
• Ensure that SHE performance data is available and correctly managed.
• Actively use Nestle risk assessment, permit to work, and incident investigation systems as applicable, as well as ensuring a focus on Caring Through Feedback/ Behaviour Based Safety culture.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
• Tertiary qualification in safety, health and/or environmental areas or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in SHE management role.
• Experience working in food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of AS4024 Safety of Machinery and AS1657 Fixed Platforms, Ladders and Stairs
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and deliver results through others.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all levels of management.
• A 'can do' attitude and initiative is key.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

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 & 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.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia ) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia ) or Our LinkedIn page

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