The role
You'll be responsible for leading and influencing the Safety and Sustainability agenda for the Vista Manufacturing site at Deer Park.
Ensuring safe work outcomes for our team, customers and suppliers by leading and influencing world class health and safety practices.
What you'll be doing
* Lead the end-to-end development and management of the Health & Safety strategy and the Sustainability plan for the Vista ANZS Manufacturing site at Deer Park.
* Lead the end-to-end development and management of all policies & procedures relating to occupational health & safety standards as set forth by the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004.
* Lead the identification, assessment, and control of psychosocial risks within the workplace to ensure compliance with updated OH&S regulations.
* Manage the deployment of Vista's Health, Safety and Sustainability Policies and Standards to achieve a workplace free from injury, discrimination and harassment.
* Actively lead and contribute to an organisational culture that supports and fosters safety and wellbeing, ensuring proactive communication and consultation in relation to Health, Safety and Sustainability within the site and globally.
* Lead and support all operational activity on site relating to continuous improvement.
* Provide expert practical advice, recommendations and solutions on all aspects of Health, Safety & Sustainability management, including legislative compliance and the management of any risk.
* Lead regular Health, Safety & Sustainability audits and inspection functions and provide technically robust recommendations and solutions.
* Lead and effectively manage environmental risks and environmental sustainability.
* Lead Emergency Response management for the site.
* Lead and manage relevant Health, Safety & Sustainability compliance training for team members (First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, CPR, Defibrillator training etc).
* Provide guidance on Health, Safety & Sustainability aspects of new equipment, products and processes.
* Proactively develop and deliver training for team members and contractors, including site safety inductions.
* Develop and maintain all Health, Safety & Sustainability related training records.
* Oversee the Permit to Work (PTW) system and high-risk work licensing for all third-party contractors.
* Take a proactive approach to lead and support with the development, review and sign off of all Standard Operating Procedures on site.
* Lead and manage all workers compensation, return to work and rehabilitation, liaising with insurers; complete internal documentation and determine root cause.
* Be the expert & point of contact for all Health, Safety & Sustainability related matters with internal and external stakeholders to support in matters and to ensure compliance and a best‐in‐class approach.
* Support the People & Culture team in implementing the Wellbeing Plan for Vista ANZS.
* Be the expert to advise on Health, Safety & Sustainability legislation, government policy and contractual obligations; maintain current professional knowledge of State and Federal legislation and regulations with respect to HS&S; provide guidance to ensure compliance, inform management and develop action plans to address any gaps; bring all issues requiring immediate action or potential legal ramifications to the attention of the Plant Director & Head of People & Culture.
What you'll bring
* Formal qualifications in Health and Safety (essential).
* Significant experience in the field of Health, Safety and Sustainability – particularly in manufacturing/production and sustainability.
* Experience in managing workplace injuries in a manufacturing environment.
* RTW Coordinator certificate.
* First Aid certificate (highly desirable).
* Mental Health First Aid training (highly desirable).
Why Vista
* Stable, permanent role in a high-performing manufacturing site.
* Strong team culture with a focus on safety and accountability.
* Opportunity to step into broader responsibility and grow your capability.
* Recognised as an AFR Top 10 Best Place to Work.
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