Senior Workplace, Health and Safety Advisor

Job Description

Get to Know Us At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values. Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better. Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter. Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable. Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful. Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first. Sound like you? Here is what you should know… About the Role The role of Senior WHS Advisor is to support the relevant operations teams in managing site safety obligations and fostering a strong safety culture. Duties include but are not limited to: Develop strong collaborative relationships across all stakeholder groups. Act as the central point for all safety queries and concerns for Processing and Horticulture. Work with operations to develop and implement health and safety initiatives. Advise and support operational implementation of safety policies, procedures, and practices. Deliver on-site training and organise competency assessments, coordination of safety-related external training, and maintaining the training database. Coach and mentor Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs). Facilitate workplace risk assessments and the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures. Implement WHS policies and procedures. Provide guidance to operations on coordinating contractor management. Identify workplace hazards and implement controls. Coordinate Return-To-Work. Prepare reports as necessary. Conduct safety investigations and prepare reports. Travel to sites as required. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Strong communication skills with various stakeholders including management, employees, and contractors. Tertiary qualifications in WHS, or relevant experience. Certified Return-To-Work Coordinator or willingness to obtain. Driver's Licence. Strong attention to detail. Sound knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice. Be flexible, adaptable, and diplomatic. Ability to travel overnight. Desirable Prior experience using safety systems such as WHS Monitor. Prior experience in agriculture or a food processing environment. What We Are Offering Competitive salary. We Invest in You To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses. To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program. Build a long-term career in agriculture Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business. Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers. Make a difference Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing our surveys. Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives. And so much more! Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers. The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going. Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world. Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business. What You Should Know About Our Operations Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados, mangoes and lemons in Bundaberg, Queensland. Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices. At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations. Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr