This organisation is a well-established heavy manufacturing business operating in a complex, high-risk industrial environment where precision, coordination and adaptability are key. While core builds follow a structured framework, variations in design and build requirements mean the work is rarely repetitive.
The workforce is made up of highly skilled trades and operators, many with long tenure and deep technical expertise. This creates a strong foundation for a safety professional to make a genuine impact, contributing to the ongoing evolution of work practices and embedding proactive, practical safety leadership across the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on, site-based WHS role where you will play a key part in building a visible safety presence and strong relationships on the floor. You’ll focus on lifting safety capability and ensuring systems are not just in place, but truly effective in practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Being a visible, approachable and trusted safety presence on the shop floor
- Coaching and empowering leaders to confidently manage WHS responsibilities
- Facilitating risk assessments and strengthening practical, fit-for-purpose systems of work
- Supporting safety training and uplifting capability across the workforce
- Driving engagement to embed safety as a practical and valued part of daily operations
You are a practical and confident WHS professional who enjoys being on the ground, building relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes. You bring a strong understanding of operational risks and safety practices in high-risk settings.
You will have:
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent)
- Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience supporting incident investigations, risk assessments and safety training
- A hands-on, solutions-focused approach
bbrown@thesafestep.com.au