Australian Country Choice is one of Australia’s largest family-owned, vertically integrated beef supply chain companies, spanning primary processing, further processing, feedlots, livestock, rural production, and cold storage based in Brisbane, Cannon Hill.
We are seeking an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Manager to lead in this senior, influential role that plays a critical part in protecting our people, strengthening our safety culture, and delivering sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer , the Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Manager is responsible for developing, promoting, and managing strategies that support employee health and wellbeing, site safety, and injury management for the Cannon Hill site.
This role has a strong focus on prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation, and return-to-work outcomes, while ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, workers’ compensation requirements, and ACC policies. You will lead a team of WHS and injury management professionals and work closely with senior leaders to embed a consistent, high-performing safety culture across multiple operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ACC’s health, safety, wellbeing, and injury management strategy
- Drive year-on-year improvement with a strong focus in return-to-work and injury outcomes
- Manage complex injury claims and rehabilitation programs
- Identify WHS and injury risk trends and implement prevention initiatives
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, workers’ compensation, and ACC policies
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of WHS and injury management professionals
Partner with senior leaders to embed a strong, consistent safety culture
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About You
Qualifications & Licences
- Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health (desirable)
- Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety (degree desirable)
- Accredited Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
Current Driver’s Licence
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Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in injury management and return-to-work roles
- Strong knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation and WHS frameworks
- Proven experience managing complex and serious injury claims
- Demonstrated success in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and early intervention strategies
- Comprehensive understanding of WHS Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice
- Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement capability
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills
- Calm, analytical, and solutions-focused, particularly in high-pressure or emergency situations
Self-starter with a strong sense of accountability and results orientation
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Why Join ACC?
- Competitive package on offer + short term incentive scheme
- Discounted quality beef
- Senior, influential role in a leading Australian agribusiness
- Opportunity to shape WHS and wellbeing outcomes across a large, complex organisation
- Values-driven, safety-focused culture
Stable, long-term career opportunity
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At ACC, our values guide everything we do:
- Belief – Pride in our people, products, and future
- Energy – Bringing positivity, drive, and momentum
- Responsibility – Accountability to our people, community, and environment
- Integrity – Acting ethically, honestly, and respectfully
- Grit – Persistence and a commitment to finding better ways
- Humility – Compassion, respect, and continuous learning
- Team – Working together to create a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace
Apply now If you're passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and shaping a culture of safety and take the next step in your career with Australian Country Choice.
