We’re Growing – and Safety Leads the Way!
Join us as a State Safety Manager – in a newly created role.
This role would suit someone living in the Riverina region who loves to travel.
The NSW State Safety Manager role will be responsible for our NSW operations across the Riverina, Broken Hill and Bylong areas.
Why this role?
✔️ Newly created due to growth – real career opportunity
✔️ High-impact leadership role with autonomy
✔️ Work with a respected, values-driven team
✔️ Be part of building something better, safer, and stronger
If you’re ready to step into a meaningful role where safety meets strategy and action – we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
✅ Coach leaders to own safety and build capability across stations and plants
✅ Drive real-world safety practices – from incident response to risk control
✅ Audit and activate the core safety system across sites
✅ Embed safety into regional projects and contractor oversight
✅ Lead emergency readiness, high-risk works, and site compliance
✅ Be the go-to advisor for WHS strategy, trends, and practical implementation
This is your chance to step into a high-impact role shape safety culture and bring safety to life across a diverse and growing operation.
What You’ll Bring
🔹 Proven Experience
• 5–10+ years in operational safety roles across high-risk industries
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and contractor oversight
• WHS qualifications – Cert IV or Diploma (minimum)
🔹 Leadership That Lands
• A hands-on leader who builds safety ownership at the ground level
• Confident in incident response, coaching in the field, and driving system use
• Skilled in approving high-risk work and implementing WHS plans on-site
🔹 Personal Impact
• Practical, grounded, and respected by frontline teams
• Visible, calm, and composed in high-pressure environments
• Walks the talk when it comes to integrity, responsibility, and authenticity
🔹 Field Fit
•Comfortable travelling across multiple stations (this role will look after our NSW operations, traveling around the Riverina, Broken Hill area and Bylong)
• Adapts easily to remote environments and connects well with local teams
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime:
· Competitive Remuneration Packages
· Ongoing Professional Development
· Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Provider, For You & Your Family
How to Apply:
- Submit the below to [email protected]
- A current resume detailing relevant work experience and listing two industry referees.
- A Cover Letter noting your interest in Hewitt and working in the agricultural industry including your area of interest.
If you have any queries, please email [email protected]
