Safety Operations Manager

About Us

Rivalea, a leading Australian agri-food company, is at the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets. As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria.

With over 1,400 dedicated employees, Rivalea thrives on innovation, determination, and hard work.

Join us and work alongside industry experts committed to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, customer service, and animal welfare.

About the Role

The JBS Pork Division is currently recruiting for an experienced and results driven Safety Operations Manager to join our team in Melbourne, VIC, on a permanent full-time capacity. Reporting directly to the General Manager – People & Performance, you will be working closely with the Rivalea leadership team as well as key site leaders across our Pork Division. The Safety Operations Manager will drive strategy, and ensure that effective WHS policies, procedures, systems and services are in place to maintain the highest level of safety compliance.

Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates willing to relocate to Melbourne.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partner with site leadership team to develop key priorities
• Ensure all facilities maintain continuous “audit ready” state of compliance
• Oversee effective implementation and utilisation of risk assessment and risk prediction processes ensuring these are effective at identifying and mitigating risk
• Provide content and direction in regards to safety/health/wellbeing training
• Report as necessary for sites and executives to drive continuous improvement
• Participate in WHS and workers compensation projects
• Provision of technical and strategic direction
• Maintain and continuously improve the WHS Management system
• Maintain and oversee WHS systems
• Manage WHS budgets and forecasting processes
• Ensure annual objectives for self and team are regularly reviewed and met

About You

The ideal candidate will have:           

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS or related field
• Extensive experience in a similar role in a fast-paced, multisite FMCG environment
• Sound understanding of WHS Legislation and Codes of Practice
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing complex WHS strategic plans that encompass compliance, risk management, systems and safety leadership
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Australian state workers compensation schemes and self-insurance
• High level of emotional intelligence and communication skills with an ability to positively influence the behaviour of others and drive sustainable organisational change

Interested? APPLY NOW! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email the Rivalea Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@rivalea.com.au

For more information about JBS Australia, please visit our Careers Page: https://careers.jbssa.com.au