Safety Manager

The Company

Our client is a leading logistics organisation with a strong presence across Australia. Operating a large-scale distribution and warehousing network, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of workplace health and safety while fostering a positive and proactive safety culture.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Safety Manager to join the team on an initial six-month assignment. 

The Role

As Safety Manager, you will take ownership of all health, safety and wellbeing activities for a major logistics site. You will partner closely with operational leaders and frontline teams to drive continuous improvement, support compliance, and embed a strong safety-first culture across the facility.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced safety professional who is confident working in a fast-paced operational environment and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Duties:

• Lead all health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across the site.
• Provide expert advice and support to leaders, supervisors and employees on WHS matters.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety systems, policies and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Manage contractor safety and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks and coaching to leaders and employees.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company standards and industry best practice.
• Promote and maintain a positive, engaged and proactive safety culture.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Safety Manager, HSE Manager or Senior Safety Advisor role.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, transport, manufacturing or other operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and safety management systems.
• Proven experience leading safety programs and driving cultural change.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management and hazard identification capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence, coach and support leaders at all levels of the organisation.
• Relevant qualification in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• ICAM or equivalent incident investigation training highly regarded.

Benefits

• Immediate start available.
• Initial six-month contract with potential for permanency.
• Opportunity to work for a recognised logistics industry leader.
• Autonomous role with genuine influence on site safety performance.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.

For More Information

Here at Miller Leith we are open to having a conversation about your next career move. For a brief, confidential discussion, please contact Izabela Skrodzka at [email protected] or [0431 008 580](tel:0431 008 580).

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