About the company/role:The company is a leading veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of veterinary medicines for livestock and companion animals. Their team is committed to innovation and excellence, ensuring the highest standards in animal health. The EHS Officer will lead and drive continuous improvement of the site safety management system, ensuring compliance with Australian and NSW legislation and alignment with global EHS standards.Responsibilities include:Conduct and maintain risk assessments for manufacturing, R&D and laboratory activitiesImplement hierarchy of control risks and verify effectiveness through inspectionsMaintain chemical registers and SDS libraryAdminister permits for hot work, confined space, energized work/isolation, and working at heightsConduct contractor inductions and verify licensesSupport incident/near miss reporting, participate in investigations and track corrective and preventive actionsAssist with internal EHS auditsCoordinate environmental monitoring (bund integrity checks, spill kits, waste areas, VOC controls, stormwater protection)Maintain emergency equipment (spill kits, eyewash/showers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits)Support emergency response planning and drillsDeliver EHS training, toolbox talks and maintain training recordsEnsure Training records are recordedSkills & Experience:Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or relevant tertiary qualificationExperience in EHS within manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of NSW WHS Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice (hazardous chemicals, risk management, confined spaces)Strong understanding of risk management and incident investigation methodologiesExperience with permits-to-work, contractor management, incident investigation, and risk assessment Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact us on 02 8071 4290.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.