Senior Manager Safety
Proserpine, Queensland | Multi-site leadership | FMCG
At Tassal, our purpose is clear - Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow. As Australia's leading seafood producer and a proud part of the global Cooke Inc. group, we operate across multiple sites nationally, supplying high quality products to domestic and international markets.
Safety is fundamental to how we operate. With strong Executive Leadership Team sponsorship, Tassal is investing significantly in safety capability, systems and leadership as part of a clearly defined safety transformation journey.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Safety to join our national Safety leadership team.
Based in Proserpine, this role has responsibility across a small number of operational and processing sites across Mission Beach, Queensland and Lidcombe, New South Wales.
This is a senior, influential opportunity suited to a safety leader who thrives in operational, seasonal environments and enjoys partnering closely with leaders to drive meaningful, sustainable change.
The opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager Safety, you will lead a team of five direct reports and provide both strategic and practical safety leadership across multiple sites with differing operational profiles and seasonal demands.
Tassal is on a defined safety journey, supported by strong ELT commitment, clear direction and ongoing investment, including the rollout of DuPont methodologies to support cultural maturity and capability uplift. You will play a key role in shaping how safety is led, owned and embedded across the business.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, coach and develop a high performing regional Safety team
* Partner closely with operational and site leaders to strengthen safety capability and accountability
* Drive implementation of initiatives aligned to the Safety Management System
* Support sites through seasonal operational peaks while maintaining strong safety standards
* Provide oversight of risk management, incident investigation, audit and continuous improvement activities
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating data and insights into practical, on-the-ground actions
About you
You are a seasoned safety leader with experience in complex, operational or FMCG environments. You bring credibility, commercial awareness and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
You will bring:
* Proven leadership experience with direct reports in a multi-site environment
* A pragmatic, coaching-led approach to safety leadership
* Experience supporting operational teams through seasonal or high-risk periods
* Confidence working with senior leaders and leading cultural change
* Formal qualifications in Health and Safety, with auditing and training credentials desirable
Why Tassal
* Senior leadership role with genuine influence and visibility
* Strong executive commitment to safety transformation
* Ongoing investment in systems, capability and DuPont methodologies
* Exposure across geographically diverse and operationally complex sites
* Purpose-led organisation with national scale and global backing
* Competitive remuneration and benefits including:
* Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible
* Employee Assistance Program
* Staff discounts, including Helly Hansen
* Jeans-to-work culture at corporate offices
How to apply
Please note that only applications submitted via the Apply Now button will be considered. If you have any questions about the role, you are welcome to contact Annie Hunt at annie.hunt@tassal.com.au.
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