WHS Superintendent

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer.  Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do – from paddock to plate.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive WHS Superintendent to provide strong safety leadership and drive health and safety performance across our operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated safety professional to make a meaningful impact through visible leadership, continuous improvement, and the delivery of a positive safety culture

The Opportunity: 

We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced WHS Superintendent to join our Safety team, based in Harvey, Western Australia.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team based at Harvey Beef, Western Australia’s largest beef processor.

A key focus of this role will be to provide operational safety leadership for Harvey Beef Processing. You will lead the Processing WHS team’s day-to-day performance, embedding consistent, proactive safety practice across all shifts and operational areas.  You will work closely with the site Senior Leadership Team and the Processing WHS team to translate Group and Business Division WHS strategy into practical operational safety outcomes on site.

The role:

• Lead, coach and coordinate the Processing WHS Team, ensuring consistent safety coverage across all shifts and site areas. 

• Act as the primary WHS representative on the site Senior Leadership Team, reporting on safety performance, risk and improvement priorities. 

• Translate Group and Business Division WHS strategy into operational safety plans for Processing, and drive delivery of agreed WHS KPIs. 

• Build relationships with operational managers and supervisors across Processing, coaching leaders and embedding safety accountability. 

• Lead incident investigations, including ICAM investigations, and manage regulator liaison for Processing incidents. 

• Conduct systems-based inspections, compliance audits and risk assessments across Processing, tracking corrective actions to closure. 

• Implement and help develop the Harvest Road Group Safety Management System and site-level documentation for Processing.
• Drives site implementation of Group WHS requirements (training, communication, review and reporting). 

• Provide specialist WHS advice to the Project Management team on contractor works, including compliance document review and engagement in project delivery and governance. 

• Support the Emergency Response Team and advise on fire and hazardous-materials detection, monitoring and warning systems. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma in OHS or relevant tertiary qualification. 
• Current First Aid qualification. 
• 7+ years’ WHS experience, including leading a small team. 
• Industrial or food processing experience highly regarded. 
• ICAM or equivalent investigation training. 
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills. 
• Strong computer and digital skills. 
• Flexible across a multi-shift environment. 
• Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination and criminal record check.

This is an opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a genuine difference to the safety and wellbeing of our people.

Why Join Our Team:

Western Australia's fastest-growing regions, Harvey, located just 140 kilometres south of Perth, presents an idyllic setting for a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle:

• Be home every night – enjoy a balanced family-friendly work schedule.
• Attractive salary & remuneration package.
• Career development & succession opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program & staff discounts.

Please follow the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses. Applicants should present with a cover letter and current resume.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

Go to: https://www.harvestroad.com to learn more about our values and other career opportunities. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.