Safety - Senior Manager

22 hours ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Blackbook Executive Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the company

Our client is a leading Australian food manufacturer with a proud heritage and a reputation for quality, sustainability and care for its people. As the business continues to invest in innovation and growth, it's embarking on a significant safety transformation aimed at embedding best-practice systems and fostering a proactive, people-centred safety culture.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager – Safety, this pivotal role will see you lead a talented team and partner closely with operational leaders across freshwater, processing, land-based and marine operations.

As Senior Manager – Safety, you'll be instrumental in shaping the next phase of the company's safety journey, embedding best in class frameworks, lifting capability, and driving genuine cultural change. This is a high-impact role suited to a confident, strategic leader who can influence at all levels and translate safety principles into practical, measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a team
  • Partner with site and operational leaders to strengthen safety capability, culture and performance.
  • Support the rollout of a major safety infrastructure transformation.
  • Develop, maintain and embed WHS systems and initiatives that enhance both physical and psychological safety.
  • Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and standards while promoting proactive risk management and early intervention.
  • Act as a visible, credible and trusted leader who inspires commitment to safety excellence.

About you

You're a proactive and values-led safety professional who thrives in dynamic operational environments. You combine technical knowledge with strong leadership, influence and the ability to drive real change.

  • Diploma in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent) is essential; a Degree in WHS is highly regarded.
  • Additional qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and/or Lead Auditor in WHS will be valued.
  • Proven experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or other complex, multi-site blue-collar environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to 'manage up' and communicate the commercial and cultural value of effective safety.
  • A forward-thinking mindset with a genuine desire to make safety personal, visible and embedded at every level.

Why you'll want to join

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a business that's genuinely transforming how it approaches health and safety. You'll work with passionate, down-to-earth leaders who are committed to continuous improvement and building a culture where people feel supported, engaged and safe.

The perks:

  • Lead a high-performing, purpose-driven team.
  • National influence and exposure across all operations.
  • Organisation-wide support for safety transformation.
  • Competitive salary package and career growth opportunities.

Ready to lead meaningful change?

Apply now or reach out to Kate Thomas at  or for a confidential chat to learn more.

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