WHS Compliance Manager - Join a Leading Company

Join one of Australia’s largest, most diverse and inclusive agribusiness companies. 

• Competitive salary
• Brisbane CBD location.

Role 

The WHS Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting the Safety Team with a focus on Risk, Safety and Compliance Management. The purpose of this position is to manage the development, implementation, monitoring and review of SW people risk strategies and governance programs to eliminate, minimise and/or mitigate safety risk across all business areas. In addition, the role is accountable for maintaining internal systems to ensure governance programs meet the needs of the various business units and key external reporting requirements.

Duties include but not limited to 

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the WHS management system and processes.
• Lead, execute, coordinate, and maintain various audit activities to meet SW, relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. Assist with preparation for and completion of External audits when required.
• Develop and implement recommendations and action plans arising from audit and risk assessment processes.
• Build and maintain relationships by liaising, consulting, coaching, and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure priorities are met, in the delivery and implementation of the audit, safety performance data, findings, trends and insights.
• Implement reporting processes, analyse trends and data analytics for Board, EHS committees, senior management, and site management reports. 
• Provide advice, support, guidance and training regarding the Health and Safety governance framework, data analytics and reports and insights.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of business and strategic plans to meet the WHS strategic plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of training, targeted safety programs, projects, and initiatives to improve safety outcomes.
• Overall management of the safety management system (WHSM)
• Actively monitor and review safety trends and work practices to provide relevant and meaningful data to enable discussion and decisions to be made to drive improved safety performance and minimise risk. 

About us

At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia’s oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country.

Our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience, while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation, and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices.

We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values.

Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and administration offices in Queensland (Bundaberg and Toowoomba), NSW (Moree and the Riverina) and Tasmania (Swansea) and employs up to 300 people nationally with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.

Values-based organisation

At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions. 

• Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.
• Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter. 
• Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.
• Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.
• Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first. 

• We invest in you  
  • To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
  • To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program.
• Build a long-term career in agriculture  
  • Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
  • Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.
• Make a difference 
  • Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and contribute to our regular engagement surveys.
  • Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.
• And so much more!
  • The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.
  • Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.
  • Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.
  • Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

If you would like to play a key role in the journey at Stahmann Webster, please submit your application via SEEK.

Any queries regarding the role, please reach out to us at [email protected].

HONOR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE.