National EHS Specialist

Job description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . About BASF At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees contribute to the BASF Group’s success worldwide. Our business comprises the Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions segments. We want to contribute to a better world with enhanced quality of life for everyone. That is why we have firmly anchored the three pillars of sustainability – the economy, environment and society – into our corporate purpose, our strategy, our targets and our operations. They are the core of what we do, a driver for growth and an element of our risk management. We believe that chemistry has a critical role to play in achieving greater sustainability. We are determined to move forward in this respect. Our employees are at the forefront of this transformation, across every role and function in the organization. Join us today in shaping a sustainable future together. About The Role At BASF we are entering an exciting time within our Agriculture business with an existing portfolio of world class products and a pipeline of new products that will bring significant benefits to the agriculture industry. As a National EHS Specialist, you will be the trusted advisor for Environment, Health & Safety across BASF's Agricultural Solutions business in Australia and New Zealand. You'll partner with business leaders to strengthen our EHS culture, drive compliance, influence safe work practices and deliver continuous improvement across diverse agricultural operations, sites and supply chain partners. How You Will Do It Partner with business leaders across ANZ to provide expert EHS guidance and drive EHS priorities across the Agricultural Solutions (AP) business. Ensure compliance with Responsible Care principles, Australian and New Zealand legislation, and BASF EHS standards across sites, warehouses, contractors and suppliers. Champion and strengthen BASF's OneAP EHS culture through engagement, coaching, training and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, assess business impacts and implement practical compliance and risk management strategies. Analyse EHS performance data and KPIs to identify trends, drive improvements and support leadership decision-making. Travel across ANZ operational sites to build strong stakeholder relationships and support safe, compliant and high-performing operations. What We Look For To be successful in this role, you'll bring significant EHS leadership experience and a passion for creating safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces. You'll be confident influencing senior stakeholders, navigating complex operational environments and translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions. You will: Hold a Diploma in Environmental Health & Safety or equivalent. Have 7-10 years of EHS experience, ideally within agriculture, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics or other operational environments. Demonstrate strong knowledge of Australian EHS legislation, compliance frameworks and industry best practice. Thrive in a complex matrix organisation and enjoy building strong relationships across multiple sites and stakeholder groups. Have experience influencing senior leaders and engaging effectively with diverse operational, contractor and site-based workforces. Bring strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to use EHS data to drive continuous improvement and business outcomes. What We Can Offer You At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements to suit each one of our global team. By creating chemistry with us, you can look forward to: A diverse and inclusive environment, with an open and fair internal promotion process A competitive parental leave policy, regardless of gender, and a supportive return to work plan Give back to your community with our corporate volunteering scheme 4 weeks annual leave, with the offer to purchase additional leave throughout the year Opportunities to apply for international assignments – the perks of a global business! Connect to Create Chemistry If you’d like to join a diverse global business and create chemistry for a sustainable future, we want to hear from you! Click ‘apply’ below. BASF is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. If you’d like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits here . Offers of employment will be subject to background checks including references, police checks and may include a pre-employment medical. Beware, Job Applicants. At BASF, we are committed to providing a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of job scams and fraudulent job postings. Only apply through the official BASF Career website to ensure your application is received by us. Be cautious of unsolicited job offers or communications that do not come from official BASF email addresses. Verify any doubtful communications through our HR department. 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