Overview
Barden Farms is a vertically integrated farming operation that grows, packs, and distributes fresh vegetables daily to numerous customers. Barden Farms consists of multiple farming operations, along with production and dispatch facilities. These operations are to work together as a team to provide fresh, high-quality produce in a timely manner to their customers.
The Position
As our National Safety and Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems that ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, and visitors on site. This is a national, hands-on role that involves both farm and office-based responsibilities across all of our sites.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
- Conduct risk assessments, site safety inspections, and incident investigations
- Maintain and update WHS documentation, policies, and procedures
- Key representative of the Safety Committee
- Lodgment and follow up of Workcover claims as required
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety inductions, and compliance training
- Support managers and supervisors in creating a robust safety culture
- Responsible for Insurance nationally
- Assist the HR Manager where required
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar WHS or compliance role – agriculture/horticulture preferred
- Relevant qualifications in WHS (e.g., Cert IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety). Not essential but highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and best practices
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel nationally between sites
Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.
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📌 Safety and Compliance Officer
🏢 Barden Farms
📍 Gatton