Akubra is an iconic Australian hat manufacturer with a heritage spanning nearly 150 years. Built on quality craftsmanship and a spirit of adventure, our hats are synonymous with Australian culture and identity.

About the role

Safety is a one of our core values, and this new role will support day-to-day safety operations across our Kempsey facility. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will spend most of your time on the floor, working with our people, supervisors and managers to make safe work part of how we make every hat. Responsibilities include:

• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions through to close-out
• Run workplace inspections, audits and safety observations
• Identify hazards, assess risk and put effective controls in place
• Write, review and roll out Safe Work Procedures, Work Instructions and risk assessments
• Check that critical controls work, including machinery guarding and isolation (LOTO)
• Manage hazardous chemicals in line with NSW WHS requirements
• Analyse safety data, spot trends and help build improvement initiatives
• Coach and mentor leaders and employees to improve safety performance
• Keep safety records and reports in our electronic system

About you

Essential

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Working knowledge of NSW WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• Hands-on experience in incident investigation, risk assessment and workplace inspections
• Clear communication skills and a record of influencing people at every level, from the floor to senior management
• The ability to work on your own and manage competing priorities
• Integrity, accountability and an open approach to managing safety

Highly regarded

• Diploma in Work Health and Safety
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehousing or other high-risk operations
• Strong knowledge of machinery safety, guarding and LOTO
• Experience with Donesafe or a similar safety platform

What we offer

• New role with opportunity to develop
• The chance to shape safety at an iconic Australian manufacturer
• Part of the Tattarang Group
• Product discounts
• Based in Kempsey with some regional and interstate travel required

How to apply

Click Apply and send your resume and a cover letter that tells us about a safety improvement you led and what it changed.

You will need the right to work in Australia, and we complete a pre-employment check before making an offer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and if you need an adjustment to take part in our process, please let us know.