WHS Coordinator

• Hybrid role based in Docklands with regular site travel (Pakenham) + periodic travel to Tasmania
• Early career (1-3 years) + ongoing training and development
• Work with a leading global berry brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, Asia, North & South America

Have you completed or nearing completion of your tertiary studies in occupational health and keen to be part of a leading brand who is passionate about safety? If so, this might be the right role for you!

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 an early careers 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 Nursery 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:

• Spend regular time on site supporting leaders with hazard identification, risk controls and action closure.
• Coordinate and improve inductions, contractor onboarding and training records in the Safety Management System.
• Support incident and hazard reporting follow-up (triage, documentation quality, action tracking).
• Help deliver safety initiatives (toolbox support, engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives).
• Maintain registers and documentation so they’re accurate, current and useful in the field.
• Coordinate H&S Committee meeting admin (agenda/minutes/actions)
• Be the nominated Skytrust administrator (SOPs, training, hazards/actions)
• Emergency drills, Respiratory Protection Program, TMP mapping support, focus audits, and lab safety admin
• 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

• At least 1-3 years’ experience in a safety admin or similar role.
• WHS qualification (Cert IV / Diploma / Degree in WHS/OHS or similar).
• Good written and verbal communication skills; and interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel to sites (Victoria and Tasmania as required) and current drivers license.
• 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.