About the company
Our client is a leading Australian food manufacturer with a proud heritage and a reputation for quality, sustainability and care for its people. As the business continues to invest in innovation and growth, it's embarking on a significant safety transformation aimed at embedding best-practice systems and fostering a proactive, people-centred safety culture.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager – Safety, this pivotal role will see you lead a talented team and partner closely with operational leaders across freshwater, processing, land-based and marine operations.
As Senior Manager – Safety, you'll be instrumental in shaping the next phase of the company's safety journey, embedding best in class frameworks, lifting capability, and driving genuine cultural change. This is a high-impact role suited to a confident, strategic leader who can influence at all levels and translate safety principles into practical, measurable outcomes.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, coach and develop a team
* Partner with site and operational leaders to strengthen safety capability, culture and performance.
* Support the rollout of a major safety infrastructure transformation.
* Develop, maintain and embed WHS systems and initiatives that enhance both physical and psychological safety.
* Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and standards while promoting proactive risk management and early intervention.
* Act as a visible, credible and trusted leader who inspires commitment to safety excellence.
About you
You're a proactive and values-led safety professional who thrives in dynamic operational environments. You combine technical knowledge with strong leadership, influence and the ability to drive real change.
* Diploma in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent) is essential; a Degree in WHS is highly regarded.
* Additional qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and/or Lead Auditor in WHS will be valued.
* Proven experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or other complex, multi-site blue-collar environments.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to 'manage up' and communicate the commercial and cultural value of effective safety.
* A forward-thinking mindset with a genuine desire to make safety personal, visible and embedded at every level.
Why you'll want to join
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a business that's genuinely transforming how it approaches health and safety. You'll work with passionate, down-to-earth leaders who are committed to continuous improvement and building a culture where people feel supported, engaged and safe.
The perks:
* Lead a high-performing, purpose-driven team.
* National influence and exposure across all operations.
* Organisation-wide support for safety transformation.
* Competitive salary package and career growth opportunities.
Ready to lead meaningful change?
Apply now or reach out to Kate Thomas at or for a confidential chat to learn more.