Hewitt is committed to maintaining a safe, high-performing workplace. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety culture at Nolan's primary processing facility. Based in the Gympie/Sunshine Coast region, this role will be a key member of the site leadership team, partnering closely with the Site Manager and operational leaders to ensure the highest standards of workplace safety, compliance and risk management are embedded across the entire plant.
This is a critical leadership position where your influence will directly contribute to the safety, wellbeing and performance of our people in a fast-paced processing environment. Leading a team of up to three direct reports, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and help shape a proactive safety culture across all areas of the operation.
As Safety Manager, you will lead the delivery of practical, high-impact safety strategies across Nolan's primary processing operation. Working closely with the Site Manager, site leadership team, supervisors and frontline employees, you will champion a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS requirements and drive continuous improvement through effective systems, coaching and visible leadership.
This is a highly visible and hands-on role that requires a regular presence across the plant. The position is expected to work approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm, providing oversight and support across the key components of both morning and afternoon shifts. Leading up to three direct reports, you will balance compliance, risk management and operational realities to deliver meaningful and sustainable safety outcomes.
You are an experienced safety professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, food production or other high-risk industrial environments. You are comfortable spending time on the floor, engaging with frontline teams and influencing leaders to create meaningful and lasting safety improvements.
You bring a practical approach to safety, strong legislative knowledge and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business. Most importantly, you are passionate about creating workplaces where people go home safe every day.
With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.
Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.
Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.
What's Next?
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If you are an experienced State Safety Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to build strong teams and a positive safety culture, we encourage you to apply.
Applications Close on 26 October 2026
Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.
We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.
With a rich history in family farming, and passion to be the world’s most unique red meat supply chain, today we have over 200,000 livestock across 5.6 million acres of Australia – and the largest integrated supply chain of certified organic meat.
We recognise the delicate balance between feeding the world, and nurturing the system that provides the food. Today that balance is more precarious than ever – it’s why our Purpose is to ‘feed the world with a system that lasts forever’. We’re delivering on this by applying a simple approach: we treat the land well, treat people well, and treat the animals well. All backed by the most rigorous external certification process.
Today we are an end-to-end supply chain: from livestock production to branded retail-ready products that include Cleaver’s, Borrowdale and Warilba.
We have career opportunities in our corporate headquarters, in our production facilities, and on the land. So if you love to be challenged, have strong initiative and thrive in a fast paced team, then consider Hewitt for the opportunity of a lifetime.
