Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights At Birch & Waite, we empower our customers to create chef-quality dishes with our premium, fresh-made products. But our secret ingredient? It’s not just fresh, local produce—it’s our people. With over 30 years of crafting exceptional mayonnaise, dressings, sauces, and desserts, we combine a proud legacy with a commitment to innovation and excellence. For you, it means unique career experiences where you can learn from talented and passionate people. If you’re the kind of person who eats, sleeps, and breathes safety and gets excited about fostering a proactive, zero-harm culture—this is the role for you. About the Role As our HSE Partner, you will champion workplace health and safety, employee wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. You’ll collaborate with leaders and employees to identify and manage risks, oversee incident management and return-to-work programs, and implement best-practice policies, procedures, and training systems. Your role will be pivotal in driving a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability for safety and wellbeing. While you will sit in the People & Culture function, you are a player in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Team. That means you are comfy in your high vis, walking the floor each day and really understanding the challenges from our people’s perspectives. What You'll Do Build Capability: Foster a culture of zero harm by managing the Health, Safety, and Environment System (HSES) and empowering teams through tailored coaching, guidance, and specialist advice to strengthen safety practices and confidence on the floor. Solve Interesting Problems: Conduct root cause analyses, manage hazards, and implement solutions that prevent incidents and keep our people safe. Champion Wellbeing: Create and roll out programs that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health while addressing psychosocial risks. Teach, Train, Transform: Design engaging WHS training, toolbox talks, and inductions to reinforce our cultural expectations and drive continuous learning. Drive Sustainability: Lead stormwater management, spill response, and environmental initiatives that align with our commitment to sustainability. What You'll Bring Analytical skills and a proactive mindset to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and improvement. A passion for fostering employee health, with experience creating impactful programs that promote holistic wellbeing. A knack for delivering memorable training sessions to a diverse audience of learners. Strong relationship-building skills to inspire teams and align stakeholders around shared safety goals. A deep understanding of WHS laws, risk management, and compliance, paired with an eye for identifying improvements. Experience in food manufacturing or a fast-paced production environment would be a bonus! Why Join Birch & Waite? Shape the Future of Australian Food Culture : At Birch & Waite, you’ll contribute to products Australians love—from sauces that top their burgers to dressings that elevate their salads. Learn and Grow : If you’re driven, curious, and eager to innovate, Birch & Waite will provide the experiences, support, and autonomy to help you perfect your craft. Thrive in a Unique Culture : Experience the energy of a fast-growing business with the stability of an established brand. We embrace change and innovation while staying true to our core values of Together, Committed, Creative and Authentic. Ready to join us? At Birch & Waite, we know our people are our greatest strength. We celebrate diversity in all forms and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Apply now and become part of a collaborative team shaping Australia’s food culture with chef-quality products. Together, let’s innovate, inspire, and set new standards in the industry! #J-18808-Ljbffr