Senior Work Health and Safety Officer

Senior Work Health and Safety Officer

JOIN OUR TEAM AT BENARA NURSERIES

Are you an experienced WHS professional who enjoys building positive safety cultures rather than simply enforcing compliance?

Benara Nurseries is looking for an experienced Senior Work Health and Safety Officer to lead our safety function and help ensure every employee returns home safely each day. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement, enjoy working closely with leaders, and thrive in a hands-on operational environment, we’d love to hear from you.

CORE VALUES

Our five core values define our culture and guide how we work together. If they align with what you’re looking for, we’d love to see your application.

• Commitment – Dedicated to quality and excellence
• Culture – Stronger together, season after season
• Motivation – Driven by people, powered by possibilities
• Passion – Doing what we love, every day
• Respect – Valuing every hand that helps us grow

ABOUT US

Benara Nurseries is one of Australia’s largest wholesale production nurseries, located on a 147-hectare site in Western Australia. Established in 1963, we are a family-owned and managed company, now with four generations actively involved in the nursery. Combined, the owners have over 300 years of experience in producing plants for the horticultural industry.

We supply premium-quality plants to landscapers, retailers, developers, and local government. Our success is built on strong values, dedicated people, and our commitment to excellence in plant production.

WHY JOIN BENARA NURSERIES

At Benara, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference.

As our Senior Work Health and Safety Officer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead safety initiatives across one of Australia’s largest wholesale production nurseries.
• Work closely with senior leaders and influence business-wide decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement and shape the future of workplace safety.
• Join a collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Enjoy long-term career stability with a well-established family-owned business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Work Health and Safety Officer to join our team at our head office in Carabooda. In this role, you will lead and implement WHS initiatives to ensure compliance, foster a strong safety culture, and maintain our commitment to an accident-free workplace. You will work closely with leaders across the business, providing practical guidance, ensuring policies meet current legislation, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of WHS policies, procedures, and best practice guides.
• Deliver regular training, inductions, and toolbox meetings to build a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate and chair our Safety Committee meetings.
• Conduct and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Investigate hazards, incidents, and injuries, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee employee rehabilitation, return-to-work programs and liaise with our workers compensation insurers.
• Monitor compliance and conduct regular audits.
• Develop and test emergency procedures through regular drills.
• Manage our traffic management plan and conduct pre-start checks on the sales vehicle fleet.
• Maintain accurate WHS records and prepare reports for senior management.

 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Diploma (or equivalent) qualification in Work Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar WHS senior role.
• Strong interpersonal and people-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with high energy and initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and find effective solutions. 

Desirable:

• Experience in the horticulture, agricultural, manufacturing, or operational sector would be an advantage.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Benara Nurseries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this role.

Please apply with a covering letter and resume stating your suitability for the role, via our Seek job advert: https://au.seek.com/job/93109487?ref=cm-ui

If you have any questions, please email jobs@benara.com.au

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.