Safety Coordinator

• Based in Docklands, VIC
• Work with a leading global berry brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, Asia, North & South America
• Entry level safety opportunity + ongoing training and development

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Driscoll’s, we're passionate about our berries, but also about the safety of our people. We’re committed to a safe, injury-free workplace through embedding trusted and innovative practices that protect the wellbeing of all those on our sites.

We are currently seeking a junior safety professional to join our team based in Docklands. This entry-level position is ideal for someone eager to apply their WHS knowledge while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be supporting the National Safety Manager across our operational sites in both Victoria and Tasmania, and responsible for maintaining and updating documentation and systems, supporting training and induction programs, and promoting initiatives across the sites. Under the guidance of the National Safety Manager, you will be exposed to best-practice safety methodologies and have opportunities to grow your skills whilst making meaningful impacts. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support across all key safety activities including documentation, maintenance of systems and registers.
• Providing support as the nominated administrator for our safety management system, ensuring all inductions, training records, and certifications are up to date and accurate across all our nursery sites.
• Assisting in the safety induction and training of new staff, including contractors.
• Providing day-to-day support to site supervisors and managers by helping populate safety documentation and support the achievement of site-specific safety goals.
• Assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Working with sites to promote safety engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Working closely with the National Health and Safety Manager on a variety of safety-related activities across our Victorian and Tasmanian nursery sites.
  

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational health and safety 
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc.)
• Effective communication (both written and verbally)
• Demonstrates professionalism when engaging with stakeholders at all levels, consistently embodying Driscoll's core values of Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness.
• Willingness to travel locally and interstate from time to time.
• Valid unrestricted Australian working rights 

ABOUT US

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries.  Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

BENEFITS

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
• Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
• Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite 
• Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.