Workplace Health Safety

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Training Manager

Job Type: Full time

Doehler Townsville

Location:Townsville

Döhler creates exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition by creating value in an entrepreneur work environment. We foster a performance driven culture that empowers and inspires individuals to achieve remarkable things for our customers, for the company and for each other. We hire great people and help them tap into their full potential: deeper job satisfaction, better job prospects and an increased commitment are all part of the mix, but the Döhler culture is really all about embracing challenge, a never-ending thirst to learn and grow.

About Us

Doehler is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry. We provide our customers with a wide product range including natural flavours, natural colours, fruit purees and pieces as well as healthy and functional ingredients for foods and beverages.

The WHS Manager & Training is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of employees by implementing and managing comprehensive WHS policies, procedures, and programs. This role involves identifying risks, promoting safe work practices, and maintaining legislative compliance to create a safe and healthy working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk, Legislation & Compliance Management:

• Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards to mitigate risk.
• Lead the development and implementation of safe work procedures and best practice systems to enhance workplace safety.
• Conduct WHS audits, safety risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, standards, and company policies.
• Enforce legislation and implement prevention programs for communicable diseases, food safety, wastewater treatment, and more
• Inspect and audit workplaces, processes and hazards for legislative compliance.

Policy, System and Procedure Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain WHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure thorough understanding and adherence to WHS policies and procedures.
• Lead and drive company-wide WHS policy and risk management projects.

Training & Development:

• Develop and maintain a robust training system, including inductions and assessments.
• Deliver WHS and compliance training to managers and internal staff.
• Coordinate and deliver toolbox and pre-start meetings.

Incident Management:

• Manage accident/incident investigation and reporting.
• Oversee worker's compensation process from incident to return to work.

Leadership and Engagement

• Prepare, deliver, and lead WHS Committee meetings as required.
• Promote culture of safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support and build positive relationships and achieve business and compliance goals.
• Support in developing a wellbeing strategy and create employee wellbeing initiatives.

Occupational Health & Safety Plans:

• Develop, implement, and review occupational health and safety plans.
• Implement plans and strategies for safe, economic, and suitable disposal of commercial and industrial wastes.

Environmental & Ergonomic Programs:

• Develop and monitor programs to minimize workplace and environmental pollution.
• Promote ergonomic principles within the workplace.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements, with the ability to promote a positive safety culture across the business
• Risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation, including workers' compensation and return-to-work processes
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of WHS policies, procedures, and safe work systems
• Design, delivery, and assessment of WHS training programs (induction programs, toolbox talks, compliance training)
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and leading safety committees or workplace wellbeing initiatives
• Project management, continuous improvement, and problem-solving skills, with effective stakeholder engagement and communication
• Decision-making and analytical abilities to drive compliance and operational improvements
• Minimum 5years' experience in WHS or Health & Safety roles, ideally in manufacturing, industrial, mining, or FMCG environments
• A Relevant Bachelor Degree qualifications

Salary Range: 90, ,000 AUD

We can offer you:

• Ongoing professional training opportunities
• Access to employee benefits (EAP, HSBC Employee Banking solutions program)
• Professional Development opportunities for learning and career growth

If you want to be part of a global company that is breaking new ground in setting trends for the food and beverage industry, then apply now

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person