Since 1998, CuisineCorp Pty Ltd., Australia has been crafting premium handmade finger foods, gourmet snacks, wet dishes and canapés from our base in Caringbah. Our products reach tables across the country from airline catering and major sporting venues to 5-star hotels and leading retailers and we're proud of the reputation for quality we've built along the way.
About the Role
The part-time WHS Coordinator/Officer (2 days per week on-site) supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of workplace health and safety systems, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. Promotes a proactive safety culture and contributes to continuous improvement in safety performance across the site.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
WHS Compliance & Systems
Ensure the organisation's WHS management system complies with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW), and relevant SafeWork NSW Codes of Practice
Maintain and update site safety policies, procedures, safe work method statements (SWMS), and risk assessments, keep abreast of changes to WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, and update site practices accordingly
Lead or support investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, and hazards, identifying root causes and corrective actions, manage notifiable incident reporting to SafeWork NSW in accordance with statutory timeframes and requirements, maintain incident and hazard registers, and track corrective/preventive actions to completion, Prepare incident reports and trend analysis for management review
Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification across the site, Support the implementation of risk controls using the hierarchy of controls, Coordinate plant and equipment safety assessments, including machinery guarding and permit-to-work systems where applicable
Monitor high-risk activities (e.g. confined space entry, working at heights, forklift operations, lockout/tagout) for compliance with safe systems of work
Deliver or coordinate WHS induction and ongoing training for employees, supervisors, and contractors; Facilitate consultation with workers through Health and Safety Committees etc.
Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks, safety alerts, and campaigns
Support return-to-work and injury management processes in conjunction with HR and workers compensation providers
Track and report on safety KPIs (LTIFR, hazard closure rates, audit findings) to management, Recommend and support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve safety culture, Liaise with SafeWork NSW, workers compensation insurers, and other regulatory bodies as required
Support emergency preparedness, including evacuation drills, emergency response plans, and first aid arrangements
Qualifications/Experience
Essential either Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and/or Diploma of Work Health and Safety highly regarded
Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a WHS role, preferably within manufacturing, food processing, warehousing, or a similarly regulated industrial environment, Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments in a hands-on operational setting
Sound working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW), and applicable SafeWork NSW Codes of Practice
Understanding of workers compensation and injury management requirements under the NSW workers compensation scheme (ICARE/SIRA framework)
Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the organisation
Proficiency with WHS management software and Microsoft Office
Why Join Us?
Stable long standing Australian owned business.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunity for growth and development.
Diverse role with exposure across 2 sites.
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Work Health Safety Officer in Sydney employer: Cuisine Corp Australia
At Cuisine Corp Australia Pty Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary package and stable, full-time employment in a supportive team environment. Our commitment to professional development ensures that as a Food Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of premium food products while contributing to innovative processes in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Join us and be part of a company that values quality, collaboration, and growth in the heart of Australia's vibrant food industry.
