Safety Advisor

Safety Advisor

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

The Role

Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk-Based Beverages hub for the eastern seaboard. This state-of-the-art facility produces 75 million litres of some of Australia's most loved dairy products, including Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M.

Bega Group is seeking a Safety Advisor for our Wetherill Park site. At Bega, the Safety Advisor role is equivalent to industry standards for a Safety Manager. In this role, you will be integral in improving safety performance at the site by positively influencing site safety practices and behaviours on a strategic and operational level.  The role will provide ongoing advice, guidance, coaching, mentoring and support to the site leadership and management team, employees, and other site personnel to achieve the safety strategies and ensure compliance with legislation and Bega safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the site in identifying and mitigating safety risks and risks to the well-being of all employees at the worksite.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to all employees to help them achieve the site safety strategies.
• The Wetherill Park Safety Advisor will be a trusted advisor to the site leadership team and provide an independent view of safety performance and compliance whilst working closely with Group Safety subject matter experts for support and an escalation pathway.
• You will work closely with line managers to ensure thorough risk assessments are performed and critical risk registers are maintained with critical controls implemented
• Prepare and coordinate the completion of various site reports for safety meetings and drive continuous safety improvement.
• Assist the site in ensuring compliance with legislation and other Bega safety requirements.

About you

• Degree or diploma in Safety is desirable, or extensive relevant industry experience.
• A champion for safety leadership and safety culture, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, is advantageous.
• In-depth practical knowledge of Australian occupational health and safety management systems, standards, and legislation is required.
• The ability to build effective relationships and instil trust with all stakeholders is important.
• Effective time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure, are necessary.
• Support business processes by understanding and effectively using standard office IT equipment and standard software package

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.