Introduction

Our client is one of Australia's leading growers and a household name in the world of Agribusiness. With operations across the country, they're committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive workplace for their people. We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Officer to join our team in Atherton, Queensland.

What are you going to do 

Reporting to the site leadership team, the Safety Officer will play a key role in supporting and driving workplace health and safety initiatives across our Atherton operations. This is a hands-on roving role, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of WHS systems and procedures

  • Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety audits

  • Investigate incidents and near misses, and support corrective actions

  • Assist with injury management, return-to-work and workers' compensation processes

  • Deliver safety training

  • Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, codes of practice and company standards

  • Provide practical safety advice to leaders and employees on site

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across health and safety

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher qualification)

  • Previous experience in a safety role, ideally within agriculture, manufacturing, logistics or a similar operational environment

  • Sound knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to influence safe behaviours at all levels of the organisation

  • Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a hands-on role

  • Competent with reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications

What we offer 

  • Opportunity to work in Australia's leading Agribusiness
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Development and training
  • Work-life balance

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact <your details here>.

Closing: 15 April 2026

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Project discussion with our customer

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