SHEQ Officer – Victoria East (Heath Hill 1-3, Catani, Yannathan & Koorang)
• Are you starting your WHS/SHEQ career?
• Looking to learn on the job? Undertake further study?
• Do you want to work for a company that is willing to invest in you?
• Trying to find a part-time opportunity in the VIC?
Grow your career with ProTen….
About the role
SHEQ Officer/Farm Hand – Victoria East (Heath Hill 1-3, Catani, Yannathan & Koorang)
About the role
The primary role of the SHEQ Officer is to assist Farm Managers with the day-to-day work on the poultry farms and assisting with ProTen’s safety and compliance programs.
Duties will include but not limited to:
• Working as part of an effective and efficient team, including following direction from PM/ROM and assisting farm management.
• Working with livestock daily and making sure bird health and wellbeing is excellent.
• Daily shed routine checks, record keeping, grounds maintenance
• Completing minor repairs, reporting repairs to be made.
• Making sure company policies and biosecurity measures are followed at all times.
• Review farm SHEQ Planners to ensure they are carried out to standard, fully completed and up to date.
• Ensure required documents on noticeboards are displayed at all times and that they are within the current dates
• Assist in the delivery of Toolbox talks
• Assist in carrying out Safety walks and workplace inspections
• Assist with contractor inductions and signing in & out of farms
• Review and provide feedback on SHEQ documents
• Ensure paperwork is correctly completed, actioned and filed with regards to SHEQ related documents
What can we offer:
• Experience in an industry leading business that is continually growing and expanding its portfolio
• A supportive, proactive employer; willing to invest in your career and development
• On the job training and supported study options
• An attractive base salary, superannuation, allowances (where applicable) and access to salary packaging
• Versatile role, with room for growth and career progression
About ProTen
ProTen is Australia’s largest corporate meat chicken grower, setting the standard in broiler farm operations and development. With over 800 poultry sheds across 70 farms strategically located in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland, ProTen is at the forefront of the industry. Our current farms have the capacity to produce over 200 million broiler chickens annually, contributing to over 25% of Australia’s total broiler chicken production.
At ProTen, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission – “We grow the chickens”. Our role is much more than just producing food – it’s about contributing to the health and well-being of consumers. This mission is something we take to heart, and it’s why we are committed to caring for our people, our communities, our animals, and the land we work on. It’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Which is underpinned by our core values of “Teamwork, Professional, Communication, Caring and Curious”
About you
As this is an entry level role, previous experience with SHEQ systems is not essential, but would be highly regarded.
You are efficient, with excellent attention to detail and a compliance mindset. Your ability to keep accurate records, produce reports, make recommendations, and maintain a pro-active approach to SHEQ compliance and culture will be an asset to the business. You are a proven self-starter who is able to collaborate in a small team. We will provide you with the resources to get the job done.
You are prepared and committed to undertake further study (Cert 4 in WHS). You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort engaging with our teams and contractors at all levels.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, a current manual driver’s license, and have a willingness to conduct field work on a regular basis.
We’re looking for someone passionate, open-minded, and driven to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
Important Information: Due to strict quarantine requirements, we cannot accept applications from individuals who:
• Come into contact with pigs or birds, including those kept at your residence.
• Live with someone who works in other poultry or pig operations.
How to Apply
• If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, APPLY NOW!
• For more information about ProTen and what we do, visit our website: www.ProTen.com.au
• Take the next step in your career and join an industry leader!
