WHS Business Partner

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

We are seeking a WHS Business Partner to support the implementation of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) strategies across LDC operations. Working closely with the Country Senior SHE Manager, Operational Managers and site teams, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company standards.

This role supports multiple sites and requires regular travel across LDC’s assets, including Wee Waa, Moree, Boggabri, Merah North, Moomin, Yarraman, Mungindi, Trangie and Warren. As a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, you will drive proactive risk management initiatives, foster a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement in Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance across the region.

The successful candidate can be based in Wee Waa, Brisbane, or Toowoomba and will undertake frequent travel to support our regional operations.

Duties

• Implement SHE strategy and compliance programs across allocated sites
• Coach leaders on risk management, incident investigation and WHS legislation
• Conduct site inspections, internal audits and close out corrective actions
• Monitor and report on incident, hazard and SHE performance trends
• Support SHE systems, documentation, training delivery and continuous improvement

Skills & experience

• Demonstrated WHS/SHE Business Partner or Advisor experience — multi-site preferred
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and ISO 45001 or equivalent management systems
• Cert IV in WHS (minimum); Diploma or higher preferred; Auditor qualification desirable
• Incident investigation experience and strong stakeholder coaching skills
• Background in agriculture, food processing, logistics or related industry valued

• Cert IV in WHS (minimum)
• Diploma or higher in WHS (preferred)
• Auditor qualification (desirable)

People enjoy working in the LDC SHE team because the work genuinely matters — every site visit, audit, and coaching conversation contributes to keeping people safe in complex agricultural operations. LDC is a values-driven organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in how we work, and where your expertise is respected and your development is actively supported. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent role — long-term stability with a global employer
• Regular travel across LDC’s Australian asset network — variety and site exposure
• Career development pathways within a global organisation (100+ countries)
• Background check and pre-employment medical provided as part of onboarding
• Diversity & inclusion-led workplace — all backgrounds encouraged to apply
• Fully Maintained Vehicle
• Salary Sacrifice
• Relocation/ Mobility Support
• Novated Car Leasing

How to apply: 

Click APPLY to submit your resume. For a confidential discussion, contact Cleo Nguyen on [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 business days.

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us