Safety Officer

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and we are driven by our purpose - enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5,000-strong Oceania workforce. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

At Nestle, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Safety Officer to join our Distribution Centre in Altona, Victoria. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible to ensure the effective implementation and reporting of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) management systems, drive a strong SHE culture and positive SHE performance.

• A day in the life of...

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Management, your key responsibilities include :

• Implement site SHE management system to ensure the timely reporting of incidents & hazards, completion of investigations and corrective action closure.
• Support site management through reporting of SHE performance including lead and lag indicators
• Identify, develop and implement site SHE improvement initiatives to improve site SHE performance
• Drive visible SHE leadership on the front line and influence management
• Collaborate with the wider safety community : site HSR, 1st aiders, other Nestle sites safety teams
• Ensure site SHE compliance to Nestlé Global Standards, 45001 & 14001 and legal requirements
• Ensure site implementation of measuring and monitoring requirements e.g., inspections.
• Conduct and coordinate SHE training according to annual training plan and requirements.
• Be the sites ambassador for safety
• What will make you successful

This is your opportunity, if you're keen for a challenge; something you can sink your teeth into and take ownership of; something that will provide you an opportunity to make an impact and get noticed, then keep reading.

You will have :

• Working Distribution Centre environment experience - a plus!
• Formal qualifications in Safety (e.g., Cert IV, Diploma) is a must
• Experience in FMCG or related industrial experience in delivering projects
• Experience in engaging and providing training to a group
• Experience in risk management practices & routines
• A positive driven and self-motivated work ethic
• Good interpersonal skills - ability to work & communicate with others
• High organisational skills - Ensure that plans are translated into action
• Strong PC skills, MS Windows, MS Office
• Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer :

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

COVID-19 vaccination may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and / or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.

• Applicants must have full Australian working rights