Safety Manager

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The a2 Milk Company Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Location

Australia - New South Wales

Date Published

Friday, November 7, 2025

Ref #

329

Work Type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Business Unit

Supply Chain & Operations

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

As we continue to grow across ANZ, safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of everything we do. And that's where you come in.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a hands-on, proactive Safety Manager for our Liquid Milk Manufacturing Site in Smeaton Grange. This role is a 6-month Fixed Term contract and is all about building and embedding a safety-first culture where everyone goes home safe, every day.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll be the on-site safety leader and subject matter expert, empowering our teams, elevating systems and processes, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Do

  • Champion a safety-first mindset across the site
  • Embed safety leadership and ownership at every level
  • Develop and refine safety systems, SOPs, and risk frameworks
  • Conduct risk assessments and lead safety training programs
  • Partner with engineering and operations on continuous improvement & CAPEX initiatives
  • Build capability, influence behaviours, and support operators and leaders
  • Drive reporting, compliance and proactive safety initiatives
  • Lead with passion, precision and purpose

About You

You're a safety leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. You think beyond compliance, and you build a safety driven culture. You influence, coach, and raise the bar.

This is what your passion and experience look like

  • Proven safety leader in FMCG/Food manufacturing with good understanding of GMP
  • Skilled in HACCP, CIP systems, automation, and high-pressure equipment safety
  • Strong understanding of safety systems, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements
  • Experienced in critical controls including LOTO, HAZOP development, and incident investigation
  • Confident leading toolbox talks, safety walks, and behavioural safety conversations across site
  • Demonstrated ability to engage teams and embed a proactive safety culture
  • Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S
  • Proficient in EHS systems and digital reporting (Protecht or similar), and root cause tools (5 Why, Fishbone, ICAM)
  • Calm, confident communicator who leads by example, coaching effectively across all levels
  • Holds qualifications in Engineering or Health, Safety & Environment

If you are ready to lead safety with impact and are ready to get started? Apply now and help us shape a safer, better future at a2MC.

Why join a2MC?

The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, dedicated to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing through leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, allowing us to support our team members in balancing their personal and professional lives. Our family-friendly culture aims to foster workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.

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