Safety Operations Manager

Safety Operations Manager

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Riverina (VIC/NSW) - NSW 

  • Competitive salary and benefits + vehicle included
  • Lead safety across diverse farming, logistics and export operations
  • January 2026 start - New Year, new opportunities
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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 blends traditional know how with modern systems, the business is entering an exciting phase of operational growth and improvement.

Starting January 2026, this is a great opportunity to kick off the New Year in a values led business making real change.

As Safety Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in embedding practical, fit for purpose safety across diverse environments. This is a hands-on operational role, working closely with managers, supervisors and frontline teams to influence culture, build capability and ensure 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 meaningful conversations
  • Leading incident response and structured investigations
  • Delivering onboarding, training and capability uplift
  • Supporting adoption of digital safety systems and continuous improvement
This is not a corporate compliance role, it’s boots on the ground engagement, partnering with people to make safety practical and embedded.

You’ll bring:
  • Certificate IV WHS (minimum) — Diploma desirable
  • 5+ years WHS experience in operational, high-risk or regional settings
  • A practical, collaborative approach with strong site presence
  • Familiarity with safety platforms and digital tools
  • Solid understanding of WHS legislation, risk and leadership engagement
Why join?
This is an opportunity to step into a safety leadership role in a regional, values led business committed to doing safety better, not just ticking the box. You will work with a capable team, see your impact daily and contribute to a safer, more sustainable agricultural supply chain.

How to apply:
This search is being led exclusively by The Safe Step. To express interest or learn more, please contact jcatrios@thesafestep.com.au

Reference number:

3993551

Date Published:

10-Dec-2025

Contact Name:

Jai Catrios

Contact Email:

jcatrios@thesafestep.com.au

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