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State Safety Manager

We’re Growing – and Safety Leads the Way!

Join us as a State Safety Manager – we have 2 newly created roles.

We have one role available based in NSW and one based in the NT.

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 stations and plants
• 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]