Head of Safety & Sustainability - Yates Group

Our Company:

Yates Group has been an integral part of our gardens for over 140 years. Home to household brand names such as Yates, Seasol, Munns and Hortico, the business is passionate about the magic a garden can create for your home. Our success is directly attributed to the passionate, innovative people in our business. If you are passionate about making a difference, we are the right environment for you! Yates Group is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally.

Your Role:

As the Head of Safety & Sustainability, you’ll spearhead strategic initiatives that drive performance, reduce risk, and embed sustainability across our entire value chain—from manufacturing sites to commercial and technical teams. You’ll lead a high-impact team and collaborate with senior leaders to ensure safety and sustainability are owned and championed at every level of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement improvement strategies aligned with DuluxGroup frameworks to manage high-consequence safety risks and sustainability impacts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and enable leaders across Yates Group to take ownership of safety and sustainability outcomes.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Apply rigorous analytics to identify priorities and measure performance across safety, sustainability, and cultural initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and guide a small team of professionals, fostering collaboration and capability development.
• Cultural Transformation: Drive a proactive and generative safety culture through leadership programs, training, and engagement.

 Benefits

• Fitness Passport: Unlimited discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support: Holistic health resources and full EAP coverage
• Health Cover Gap: Claim up to $1000 annually on extras gap costs
• Community Impact: Paid Community Action Day and local giving programs
• Career Growth: Market-leading L&D and real career pathways
• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave from day one
• Recognition: Be celebrated through our employee recognition programs
• Discounts: Generous savings on DuluxGroup products and partner offers

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in safety and sustainability across manufacturing and FMCG environments.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in managing diverse safety risks and sustainability impacts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Imagine a better place

Yates Group is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

How to apply:

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!