Supply Chain & Operations Recruitment Agency

The Opportunity:
Join a well-established leader in the manufacturing industry as a National EHS Specialist, a pivotal role in enhancing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) systems and culture across multiple Australian sites. This newly created position offers the chance to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and safety leadership.
Role Highlights:

• Location: Inner West Melbourne, VIC
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility around start and finish times
• Work Environment: Heavy and high-risk manufacturing, involving traffic management, confined spaces, and contractor safety

Key Responsibilities:
EHS Systems Implementation:

• Lead initiatives to implement and enhance EHS management systems across the organization.
• Support the business in achieving ISO45001 and ISO14001 certification readiness.
• Identify and address areas for improvement within EHS processes to establish a robust, scalable framework.

Audits and Compliance:

• Mentor and support internal audit teams, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive the national auditing program to assess critical risks and enhance system maturity.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including groundwater monitoring and licensing requirements.

Training and Capability Building:

• Coach operational leaders to strengthen EHS capabilities and effectively manage risks.
• Guide sites through annual EHS reviews and the development of aligned EHS plans.
• Deliver training on contractor compliance and operational safety standards.

Cultural Leadership:

• Partner with site leaders to foster accountability and proactive safety practices.
• Collaborate across teams to embed a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement.

Your Profile:
Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in EHS or a related discipline.
• ISO45001/14001 Lead or Internal Auditor certification.
• Certificate IV in Training and Education (highly regarded).
• Incident investigation certification (e.g., ICAM) is desirable.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in FMCG or heavy manufacturing environments.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements in manufacturing and food industries.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and auditing EHS management systems.
• Expertise in environmental management is highly desirable.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of computer literacy.

Stakeholders and Reporting:

• Reports to: National EHS Manager
• Key Relationships:
  • EHS Managers across VIC, WA, QLD, and NSW
  • Operations Managers across sites
  • People and Culture Team
  • General Manager of Operations