HSE officer

Posted 21 May 2025
SalaryNegotiable
LocationNorth Ryde
Job type Contract
DisciplineHealth, Safety & Environment
Reference177930

Job description

Join a Top-Tier Brand That Cares - Return to Work Coordinator.

We are looking for a temp resource to support 2-3 days as a HSE Advisor/Business Partner.

  • Supporting the Sales function (approx. 1000 employees - made up of approx. 850 merchandisers)
  • Qualifications (cert 4 WHS and some return to work coordinator experience - not necessarily injury management)
  • Ideally 2-3 years experience, FMCG would be ideal however, not necessary.
  • Broad range of stakeholders (front line workers, sales managers, injury management & HSE team)

About the Role:


We are seeking an experienced and proactive Return-to-work Coordinator to join a dynamic team within a leading food and beverage manufacturing environment. In this role, you will partner closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership teams on all matters relating to health, safety, and wellbeing.

  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's WHS Management System in line with ISO 45001.

  • Drive proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across all operations.

  • Conduct and support site inspections, audits, investigations, and root cause analyses for incidents and near misses.
  • Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and workshops to build awareness and capability.

  • Monitor and analyse safety performance data and trends, providing actionable insights and reporting to leadership.

  • Lead and support safety initiatives, campaigns, and improvement projects across the business.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and internal policies and procedures.

  • Champion a safety-first culture and encourage worker engagement and participation in safety programs.

Qualifications and Experience:


  • Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline (minimum Cert IV WHS, Diploma preferred).

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar HSE or Safety Business Partner role, ideally within the food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing sector.

  • Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and incident investigation practices.

  • Experience working in high-volume manufacturing or production environments.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships across functions.