Opportunity to work with a highly supportive team across multiple sites$150-$180k + super (Negotiable salary)Full-time permanent positionOur client is proudly Australian owned and operated, distributing their products nationally and globally. They have established themselves as a market leader in process and manufacturing sectors.Due to internal movement, we have a very exciting opportunity for a Group Safety Manager to join their team. Within this role you'll be responsible for promoting a positive, healthy and safe culture and working with all departments and sites to maintain the required level of compliance.The role:Comply with and demonstrate leadership in accordance with Business Plan KPIs, Safety Management Systems, Management Plans, Legislative requirements, and any reasonable instructions contributing to the sites goals.Review, develop, refine and implement internal health and safety strategies, plans and policies necessary to optimise business performance and compliance.Proactively conduct internal audits to ensure continuous improvement.Participate in external safety audits to ensure compliance is met.Manage and advise your peers to work safely, whilst also challenging anyone who is putting themselves or others at risk.Monitor compliance and support operations in their accountability for legislative obligations and Safety Management System and corporate requirements.Demonstrate a highly visible onsite presence and commitment to implementation of safety policies, strategy, standards, systems, processes and interactions.Foster a pro-active approach to safety management with team members, operations, corporate and contractors.Facilitate and/or participate in work area incident investigations, risk assessments, induction process and management of change processes.Proactively identify, communicate and report on potential improvement areas of health, safety, and compliance risks.Identify areas of non-compliance and trends with work area safety processes, record management and systems.Monitor the site's emergency preparedness and response equipment and capabilities.Review, refine and maintain the Emergency Management System and assist with the implementation of the Emergency Management Plan requirements.Support and participate in site WHS Committee meetings, work area pre-start meetings and toolbox meetings.Stay abreast of any changes to relevant safety legislation, industry standards, trends and company policies.Promote a positive organisational culture that empowers involvement in safety matters and pro-active reduction of risks.Assist with planning and coordination of resources within area of responsibility.Additional suitable tasks and support as requested by COO.Engage and consult with suppliers and service providers to support the safety function.Provide ongoing maintenance and improvement of health, safety, training and site induction related matters.Ensure full and accurate health and safety, training records and risk registers are maintained as per compliance requirements.Work collaboratively with work areas in conducting work area inspections, in-field task observations and verifying hazard control effectiveness.Advise and support work areas to develop/review procedures and training/induction materials.Provide strong leadership to drive a high-performance safety culture, role modelling and reinforcing the behaviours that will underpin the success and safety of the operation.Actively contribute to, assist, and share knowledge and information with your team aimed at improving safety, work processes, cost, and teamwork.Prepare safety-specific weekly reporting to capture safety functions, incidents, hazards, audit outcomes and various projects.Involvement with workers' compensation and return to work function as required.Manage and mentor your team to ensure departmental, business and individual growth goals are achieved.What we're looking for:Tertiary qualifications in Business, HR Management, Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and SafetyWorkers compensation and Return to Work Coordination experienceFirst Aid and CPRIncident Investigation Facilitation (desirable)Experience with internal and external auditsExperience with developing, reviewing and maintaining WHS Safety management systems, processes, procedures and protocolsKnowledge of NSW WH&S Legislation and statutory requirementsExperience in the manufacturing or food processing industry highly favourablePassion for continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of safety is achievedSound computer skills (particularly in MS Office Suite and I Leader) and high level of administrative skills.Strong and ethical leader with good written and oral communication skills.Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a dynamic workload within given timeframes.Excellent time management skills without compromising standard, service, or quality.Manage and build positive relationships (internal and external).Maintain confidentiality with regards to all tasks.Respect the values and diversity of others.Act decisively, honestly and with integrity at all times.Ability to work in pressure situations with competing workplace priorities.Benefits:$150-$180k + super (Negotiable salary)Full-time permanent positionOpportunity to work with a highly supportive team across multiple sitesIf you're ready for the next step in your career, APPLY TODAY!For more exciting career 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