Health and Safety Lead

Job title : Health and Safety Lead
Location : Tasmania
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $103,000 - $110,000 + Super
Contact name : Daniel Clancy
Contact email : dclancy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1662983
About the Role
An established food and manufacturing business in Tasmania’s north-west is seeking a Health & Safety Lead to join its site team. Reporting to the Senior Safety Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving safety systems, coaching operational leaders, and driving proactive initiatives across a busy production facility.


This is a hands-on, operational safety role embedded within the factory and working closely with shift managers, quality leads, and frontline teams. The site has a strong safety culture, modern processes, and a clear focus on continuous improvement and engagement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and improvement of site safety systems
  • Lead and participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
  • Coach line managers and operators on safe systems of work
  • Coordinate safety committees and key risk area programs
  • Contribute to injury prevention and return-to-work activities
  • Support site compliance and upcoming ISO certification processes
What’s on Offer
  • Full-time role, Monday to Friday (with flexible start/finish)
  • Base salary of $103,000 - $110,000 + Super + 10% bonus
  • Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation available
  • Supportive leadership, engaged teams, and a strong community environment
  • Opportunity for long-term growth within a global business
About You
You’ll be an experienced WHS professional with a practical approach and the ability to build relationships across all levels of a manufacturing or industrial site. A Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety is essential, and previous exposure to food or FMCG manufacturing will be highly regarded.

If you’re looking for a regional safety leadership role in a stable and supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.


How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Daniel Clancy on dclancy@sharpandcarter.com.au for a confidential discussion.