Safety Operations Manager

Safety Operations Manager

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Riverina (VIC/NSW) - NSW 

  • Based in the Riverina I Enjoy regional living with real impact
  • Competitive salary and benefits + vehicle included
  • Lead safety across diverse farming, logistics and export operations
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We’re partnering with a leading Australian agribusiness with operations spanning cropping, livestock, transport and export services. With a strong National footprint and a workforce that combines traditional practices with modern systems, the business is entering an exciting phase of operational growth and improvement.
  
As Safety Operations Manager, you’ll play a central role in embedding practical, fit for purpose safety across diverse operating environments. This is a operational position working closely with managers, supervisors and frontline teams to influence culture, strengthen leadership capability and support safe work every day.
   
Key focus areas include:

  • Coaching operational leaders to build safety ownership and confidence
  • Supporting teams with hazard management, safe work practices and controls
  • Facilitating behavioural safety programs and safety conversations
  • Leading incident response and structured investigations
  • Delivering training, onboarding and safety capability uplift
  • Supporting adoption of digital safety systems and continuous improvement initiatives
This is not a corporate compliance or governance role, it’s hands-on, operational and all about partnering with people to make safety meaningful and embedded.
   
You’ll bring:
  • Certificate IV WHS (minimum) Diploma desirable
  • 5+ years in WHS roles within operational, high-risk or regional industries
  • A practical, collaborative approach and strong site presence
  • Experience with safety platforms
  • Understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and leadership engagement
Why join?
This is a great opportunity to step into a safety leadership role in a values led, regional business that’s committed to doing safety better, not just ticking the box. You’ll work with a capable team, see your impact daily and contribute to a safer, more sustainable future across the agricultural supply chain.
   
How to apply:
This search is being led exclusively by The Safe Step. To express interest or learn more, please reach out to jcatrios@thesafestep.com.au

Reference number:

3884346

Date Published:

29-Jul-2025

Contact Name:

Jai Catrios

Contact Email:

jcatrios@thesafestep.com.au

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