Safety & Continuous improvement Coordinator

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Lead safety and continuous improvement initiatives

• Make a visible impact across the site

• Small, close-knit team

• Flexible working arrangements available

• Competitive salary and benefits

We are looking for a Safety & Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join our team at Lenah Valley. This varied role is ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys learning, building relationships and making a visible impact across safety and site performance.

The Role

Our Lenah Valley site in Hobart manufactures a range of more than 50 milk, milk-based and cream products, with all products made from fresh milk sourced directly from Tasmanian dairy farms.  The site currently produces around 33 million litres of product every year, operating 6 days a week and employing around 50 people.

This unique role combines safety and continuous improvement, with responsibility for leading safety outcomes and supporting operational improvement across the Lenah Valley site. As the only safety professional onsite, you will take ownership of local safety systems, training and continuous improvement initiatives, while drawing on the expertise of Bega Group's broader Safety Team.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and adaptable, with the confidence to work autonomously, build strong relationships and continually learn and grow in the role.

This role is site based, permanent full time, however we are open to part time or flexible hours arrangements for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace health, safety and wellbeing activities across the site.

• Provide coaching and support to leaders and Team Members to strengthen safety capability and culture.

• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations and corrective action management.

• Coordinate site training, inductions and emergency preparedness activities.

• Monitor site performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety, capability and operational performance.

• Lead and support a varied range of continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Manage contractor safety and support safe implementation of site projects and changes.

About you

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent) and experience in a manufacturing, food handling or industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and incident investigation methodologies.

• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes.

• Demonstrated learning agility, with the curiosity and adaptability to build capability across both safety and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders from senior leaders to frontline Team Members.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset, with intermediate Microsoft Office skills, experience with SAP and Intelex highly regarded.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
 

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.