WHS Officer
Mulgowie Farming CompanyQueensland, Australia
Posted March 20, 2026
95000 - 100000 AUD
Full Time
About the Company
Mulgowie Farming Company is a leading Australian-owned horticultural enterprise with a 75‑year legacy of growing, packing, marketing, and distributing fresh vegetables to both domestic and export markets. Operating farms across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, the company is renowned for its commitment to healthy soil practices and sustainable plant cultivation. By consistently delivering high‑quality, nutritious produce, Mulgowie supports healthy lifestyles for consumers worldwide. Its blend of deep regional roots, rigorous quality standards, and a passion for environmental stewardship sets it apart in the competitive fresh produce industry.
Job Description
The WHS Officer will report to and work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to ensure Mulgowie Farming Company's Workplace Health and Safety policies are implemented consistently across the North Queensland region.
Requirements
- Formal WHS/OH&S qualifications
- Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Thorough working knowledge of WHS legislative requirements
- Experience in delivering pragmatic WHS systems-based improvement in the FMCG sector (ideally Fresh Produce or similar)
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in WHS within the FMCG or Fresh Produce sector
- Experience working across multiple sites and dispersed operating teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to be influential and display leadership behaviours
- A life-long learning approach, and be keen to develop new skills and tackle new experiences
- An enjoyment of on-the-spot problem solving
- An interest in and enjoyment of developing capability in others to enhance WHS understanding and compliance
- Valid Australian work rights or visa eligibility
