Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist

About Suntory Oceania

Suntory Oceania is a multi-beverage leader within Australia and New Zealand, combining the strengths of Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania. With a portfolio that includes over 40 renowned brands such as Jim Beam®, Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, the company operates through five distribution centers, employs over 1,500 people, and runs two local manufacturing sites. Suntory Oceania proudly manages its entire portfolio to pioneer unique beverage experiences driven by innovation and craftsmanship.

Role Overview

We are seeking an influential Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Specialist to join our team on an 8-month fixed-term contract starting September 2026, covering parental leave. This role supports our Commercial and Office-based employees across Australia and New Zealand. With a vision of “Safe and Well, Everyone, Everyday,” the HSW Specialist will be a critical partner to business leaders, focusing on strengthening safety culture, driving risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing capability across Commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for HSW-related advice and guidance for Commercial Operations including on-the-road sales teams in Australia and New Zealand.
• Mentor and influence leaders and health & safety representatives to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Lead the execution of risk assessments and facilitate risk management workshops.
• Identify and escalate issues of non-compliance and ensure appropriate resolution.
• Design, develop, and deliver compelling HSW training programs.
• Support leadership and representative capability development in health, safety, and wellness.
• Analyze safety data to pinpoint areas for continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering Health, Safety, and Well-being strategies within Corporate environments.
• Deep knowledge of Chain of Responsibility legal requirements.
• Strong ability to coach, influence, and cultivate trusted relationships across organizational levels.
• Experience creating effective HSW tools, resources, and training modules.
• Demonstrated success in promoting behavioural safety and driving cultural change initiatives.
• Sound understanding of Australian and New Zealand health and safety legislation.
• Passion for fostering safer and healthier work environments.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Suntory values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to our success. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where people of different races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, neurodiversities, and ages can contribute fully and authentically. Our hiring processes emphasize the unique skills and backgrounds each candidate brings, with efforts to accommodate diverse needs throughout recruitment and interviewing. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and support our mission of Growing for Good.