Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Join Our Team

We are seeking a proactive and driven Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and support initiatives that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position plays a critical role in driving compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement across all operational areas.

Reporting to the Operations / EHS Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership teams to maintain the highest standards of workplace safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Promote and champion a strong safety culture across the organisation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up.
• Develop, review, and maintain Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), SOPs, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.
• Monitor compliance with company safety policies and legislative requirements.
• Manage safety systems including:

o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

o Machine guarding

o Permit-to-work systems

o Contractor management

o Emergency preparedness and response

• Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.

Environmental Management

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, licences, permits, and company standards.
• Coordinate environmental reporting and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention programs.
• Facilitate environmental risk assessments and corrective action plans.
• Promote environmental awareness throughout the organisation.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse safety and environmental performance metrics.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
• Lead improvement projects aimed at reducing risk, waste, incidents, and environmental impact.
• Participate in site projects, equipment installations, and process changes to ensure EHS considerations are integrated from the design stage.

About You

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in:

o Occupational Health & Safety

o Environmental Science

o Environmental Health & Safety

o Engineering

o Industrial Hygiene

o Risk Management

o Or a related discipline

• Relevant certifications highly regarded:

o NEBOSH

o Cert IV Work Health & Safety

o Diploma of WHS

o ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Auditor

o First Aid & CPR

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in an Environment, Health & Safety role.
• Experience within manufacturing, food processing, packaging, industrial, chemical, or FMCG environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong reporting and Microsoft Office skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact on workplace safety and sustainability.
• Career development and ongoing professional training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Salary range from $80,000 - $90,000 per year depending on the specific industry experience level.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.