About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Help us create safer workplaces across our NSW and South Australia operations.

Americold is seeking an experienced Safety Business Partner to provide practical safety leadership and support across multiple sites. This role partners closely with operational leaders to drive a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and improve safety performance across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with site leaders to promote safe work practices and strong safety leadership.
• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of Americold's Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments and assist sites to identify, assess and control workplace hazards.
• Support the management of critical risks, including ammonia refrigeration systems, hazardous chemicals and high-risk plant.
• Lead or support incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance on WHS compliance, electrical safety, contractor management and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with emergency management planning, training and site readiness activities.
• Coordinate Return-to-Work programs and support injury management activities.
• Analyse safety data and provide insights and recommendations to leaders.
• Maintain a strong presence in the field and build relationships with frontline teams.
  

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a safety, risk, process safety or Return-to-Work role.
• Experience working in operational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• ICAM Investigation training and experience with HAZOP or similar risk methodologies will be highly regarded.
  

What We Offer

At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments
  

Apply now and help shape the future of temperature-controlled supply chains with Americold.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.