Safety Manager

About Timberlink:

Timberlink Australia I New Zealand is a leading timber products manufacturing and distribution business. Our two manufacturing sites are located close to some of the best plantation pine resources in the world - Bell Bay in Tasmania & Tarpeena in South Australia. Our fit-for-purpose indoor and outdoor plantation pine products are suitable for building new homes, renovation projects and other industrial manufacturing applications including packaging, pallets, and furniture components.

About the role:

Timberlink Australia is seeking a full-time Safety Manager, who will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and operational support to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees across a dual plant manufacturing site.

You will work as an integral part of the leadership group for the site, leading in all areas of safety, productivity and compliance, as well as setting annual budgets for area and contributing to budget planning.

This permanent, full time position reports directly to the Site Manager and is located at our manufacturing site in Tarpeena, South Australia, conveniently located in wine country, 15 minutes out of Mount Gambier – an amazing opportunity to enjoy the perfect work/life balance.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, implement and monitor effective health and safety management systems and processes

• Provide expert advice and support to business leaders and employees on all HSE matters

• Investigate, analyse and report on incidents, near misses and hazards to identify and implement corrective actions

• Lead and facilitate safety training programs to build a strong safety culture

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in safety performance

• Ensure the business maintains compliance with all relevant safety legislation and regulations

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field

• Extensive experience in a similar safety leadership role, ideally within the manufacturing or similar industry

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective safety management systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve safety issues

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Passionate about promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a salary based upon experience and performance, and would be willing to relocate to the Mount Gambier region with relocation assistance on offer for the right candidate, along with full training and support from a hardworking and committed team.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and other Pre-Employment (including medical) checks as part of the recruitment process.

Timberlink is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of their background, identity, or ability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will continue to invest in creating a diverse workforce, ensuring that we hold ourselves accountable to our commitment to inclusion.

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to careers@timberlinkaustralia.com.au or through the apply now link, ensuring you select the job you are applying for.

www.timberlinkaustralia.com.au

No agencies or cold calling please!