Western Meat Exporters Pty Ltd has an exciting opportunity for Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator

Western Meat Exporters Pty Ltd is located in Charleville, Southwest Queensland, approximately 750km west of Brisbane and is the largest employer in Southwest Queensland currently employing 310 employees and has been successfully operation since 1996 exporting Lamb, Sheep and Goat Meat to many countries around the world including China, Korea, Malaysia, Canada, the USA and Taiwan.

The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator plays a pivotal role within the business to ensure develop, implement and maintain Work Health and Safety polices and manage best practices to ensure a healthy and safe workplace for all employees

This role will be a hands-on, reporting to the Human Resources Manager, your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

Support management, supervisors, team leaders, and staff in complying with their legislated WHS duties and responsibilities by providing timely and relevant coaching, advice and/or support on a broad range of safety topics, such as, hazards, near misses, risk assessments, manual handling, injury management, risk controls and reviewing effectiveness of implemented control measures.

Oversee the continual improvement of safety inductions for all contractors, staff and Users to ensure they are appropriately briefed on WHS policies and procedures.

Ensure up to date maintenance and data entry of records, registers and logs and other documentation to facilitate compliance with WHS management system.

Support Managers and Supervisors in the implementation of regular Toolbox talks, daily pre-start meetings by presenting and creating targeted safety content.

Monitor & complete safety observations

Monthly safety reporting and Workplace Safety Meetings

Work with other key stakeholders such as Human Resources, Quality, Production and Maintenance to understand safety requirements.

Perform site-based audits and safety walks to identify and address risks.

Support the reduction of Injuries and their severity.

Qualifications

Effective communication skills

Ability to build relationships with all levels of the team

Basic knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety is desirable but not essential

Please note Q Fever vaccination prior to commencement is mandatory by law.

Relocation and accommodation assistance may be available and included in negotiated salary package dependent on application.

Applicants will only be considered if they are a permanent resident of Australia with no work restrictions.

Applications for position close on or before 24th October 2025

Interested persons are encouraged to contact Daniel Van Ingen Human Resources Manager on 0746543311

or email your Covering Letter and Resume to [email protected]