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Nufarm is a global crop protection and seed technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and fuel production.
Whether it's commercialising the world's first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.
Your Future, Safeguarded by Expertise
We’re looking for an experienced Process Safety Specialist to join our HSE team at our Pipe Road manufacturing site in Laverton North, Melbourne.
Reporting to the HSE Lead, you’ll provide specialist Process Safety support and technical expertise within a complex chemical-manufacturing environment. As Pipe Road is a Major Hazard Facility, you’ll help ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the site’s Process Safety Management System, Risk Management framework and Safety Case.
You’ll work closely with manufacturing, engineering and HSE teams to minimise operational risk, maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen the site’s process-safety culture. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, field engagement, risk assessment and continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you?
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Access to Share Plan (Shares in Nufarm!)
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Attractive salary and benefits
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Join an experienced and collaborative HSE team
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Play a key role in process safety at a Major Hazard Facility
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Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, regulators and technical specialists
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Career development opportunities within a global agricultural business
How You’ll Help Us Grow
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Ensure the site operates in accordance with Nufarm policies, standards and relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Major Hazard Facility regulations.
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Act as a subject-matter expert for the Pipe Road Process Safety Management System and Safety Case.
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Maintain the site Safety Case, ensuring its content remains accurate, current and appropriately verified.
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Coordinate and facilitate Process Hazard Analysis activities, including HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, Bow Tie assessments and other risk reviews.
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Administer and support the site Management of Change system, ensuring proposed changes are assessed and implemented safely.
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Provide Process Safety guidance and technical support to manufacturing operations and engineering projects.
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Support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the site Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.
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Participate in internal and external audits and help address identified gaps and improvement opportunities.
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Contribute to root-cause investigations and help develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
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Conduct regular proactive field interactions with the wider manufacturing team to confirm Process Safety systems and controls are understood and followed.
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Engage with WorkSafe, Fire Rescue Victoria, consultants and other regulatory or technical stakeholders as required.
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Participate in the site Continuous Improvement Plan and share Process Safety knowledge and best practices across the Pipe Road site.
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Collaborate with the Site Leadership Team, regional HSE teams, Corporate HSE, Supply Chain leadership and other business functions.
Could This Be You?
You’re an experienced Process Safety professional with a tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline and at least five years of experience within complex chemical manufacturing, construction, engineering or another relevant heavy-industry environment.
You bring strong experience in Safety Cases, Major Hazard Facilities, Process Safety Management and risk engineering. You’re confident facilitating Process Hazard Analysis activities using methodologies such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA and Bow Tie analysis.
You can effectively guide diverse groups of technical specialists, operational employees and contractors through complex risk assessments and safety discussions. You’ll also bring experience engaging with government and regulatory bodies, together with a good understanding of Australian requirements for chemical-manufacturing environments.
A qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related field would be advantageous. Experience with auditing, root-cause analysis, Lean or Six Sigma concepts and risk-management systems would also be highly regarded.
Most importantly, you’re collaborative, action-oriented and comfortable working in the field. You communicate objectively, influence stakeholders effectively and are committed to strengthening Process Safety systems, culture and performance.
Nufarm is proud to be recognised by Work180 as an Endorsed Employer for All Women and ranked #6 in Australia in 2025, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.
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