Global Vision Recruitment on Behalf of Royal Nut Company
Date Posted: 29 May 2026
Position: Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 plus 12% superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week
Mode: Full-Time
Location: 19 Rocco Dr, Scoresby VIC 3179
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
About Us
Royal Nut Company is one of Australia's leading suppliers, processors, and distributors of premium nuts, dried fruits, seeds, legumes, snacks, confectionery, and health food products. With a strong reputation for quality, food safety, innovation, and customer service, the company supplies products to major retailers, wholesalers, food manufacturers, and food service businesses across Australia.
Operating within a large-scale food manufacturing and distribution environment, Royal Nut Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of workplace health and safety, food safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance. As part of our continued commitment to employee wellbeing and operational excellence, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health and Safety Adviser to join our team.
About the Role
The Occupational Health and Safety Adviser will play a critical role in supporting the business's commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive workplace. The successful candidate will work closely with management and employees to identify risks, implement effective safety systems, ensure legislative compliance, and foster a positive safety culture across manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
* Identify workplace hazards and conduct risk assessments across manufacturing, warehousing, production, and distribution operations.
* Develop and implement risk control measures to minimise workplace injuries, incidents, and occupational hazards.
* Monitor compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
* Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and safety reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage, preparing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
* Maintain accurate records of safety performance, incidents, investigations, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
* Coordinate and facilitate workplace health and safety training programs, including inductions, manual handling, hazard awareness, emergency response procedures, and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Promote ergonomic principles and safe work practices across all operational areas to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and workplace fatigue.
* Support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response procedures.
* Monitor the safe handling, storage, and use of chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Assist in developing and implementing environmental and sustainability initiatives relevant to manufacturing and food processing operations.
* Work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to foster a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
* Coordinate return-to-work programs and support injured employees through rehabilitation and recovery processes.
* Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors, insurers, and medical providers when required.
Qualifications
• Tertiary qualification, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Work Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a Workplace Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related advisory role.
Other Requirements
* Experience within manufacturing, food processing, warehousing, logistics, or industrial environments will be highly regarded.
* Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, risk management principles, and workplace compliance requirements.
* Experience conducting workplace investigations, safety audits, and risk assessments.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and report-writing skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to workplace safety.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teams and management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.