Safety & Wellbeing Specialist

at  Nufarm

Nuseed. Value Beyond Yield
At Nuseed, we recognize that plants have the unique and incredible ability to help solve critical global challenges like human nutrition, soil health and climate change. This mindset has made Nuseed a global agronomic innovator, enabling the transformation of oilseed crops into sustainable, lower-carbon sources of plant-based nutrition and energy.
By unlocking the intrinsic value and commercial potential of omega-3 and commodity canola, carinata, sorghum, sunflower and energy cane to deliver VALUE BEYOND YIELD®, Nuseed empowers farmers, growers, and end-customers to rapidly scale to meet current and emerging demand for generations to come.
Established in 2006, Nuseed has 10 locations in Australia, Europe, North America, and South America, including three proprietary innovation centers and sales in more than 30 countries. Nuseed is the Seed Technologies Platform of Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF).
How can you inspire innovation at Nuseed?
As a Safety and Wellbeing Specialist at Nuseed, you’ll foster a proactive safety culture and develop innovative wellbeing programs addressing mental, financial, social, physical, and career wellbeing. You’ll lead the digital transition to Enablon, leveraging data analytics for targeted safety interventions. By implementing continuous feedback mechanisms and integrating industry best practices, you’ll enhance risk management and safety performance. Your role includes comprehensive training for Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and new starters, and conducting thorough incident investigations using the ICAM process, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety at Nuseed.
What will you be doing?
As the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist at Nuseed, you will work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Your role involves:
Fostering a strong safety culture by supporting the leadership team, designing and delivering key programs, and assessing our safety culture maturity.
Evolving the Nuseed Australia Wellbeing program by using contemporary, measurable, and employee-driven feedback to support the five wellbeing pillars: mental health, financial, social, physical, and career wellbeing.
Managing risk by embedding sound risk management practices and ensuring ongoing monitoring and research to control high-risk safety concerns.
Evaluating, investigating, and reporting on injuries, incidents, and near misses, using the ICAM process as required.
Administering health and safety software (Site Docs) and supporting the transition to Enablon.
Managing injury and near miss processes, ensuring timely responses and proper reporting.
Training and supporting Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and new starters, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and certifications.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining safety management system programs, policies, and procedures.
Assisting with budget processes and capital expenditure submissions.
Providing sound advice to the leadership team and supporting managers and employees in following safety policies and procedures.
What do you bring?

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal qualifications in WHS, minimum Cert IV in Health & Safety.
Previous experience in a similar or equivalent role.
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in the agricultural industry.
Return-to-Work Coordinator certification.
ICAM or equivalent investigation training.
If you are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nuseed employee

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