Product Safety Specialist
Essity
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Contract
Competitive
OfficeSenior
Cosmetics and Biocides
Do you want to help create safe, sustainable products that improve everyday well-being? Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, where innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work come together.
Based in Springvale, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to internationally recognized brands while working within a fast-paced, supportive, and global environment.
Apply your expertise in cosmetics and biocides to help deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable products used by millions every day.
As a Product Safety Specialist within the Cosmetics and Biocides team, you will play a key role in ensuring Essity’s products meet the highest safety, compliance, and sustainability standards. With a global scope, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders to assess product safety, reduce risk, and deliver value to customers and consumers.
Safety is central to Essity’s sustainable business model and growth strategy. We are committed to delivering products that meet the highest safety standards across their entire lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally connected role, collaborating with colleagues and partners around the world.
Conduct product safety assessments for cosmetics, biocides, air care, detergents, perfumes, and additives used in hygiene products
Evaluate the impact of product processes on safety and perform risk assessments
Develop and provide product safety guidance to support cross-functional projects
Support customer enquiries, complaint investigations, and product safety incidents
Deliver training and share knowledge to build product safety capability across the business
Contribute as an active team member in both strategic and operational initiatives
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product safety, toxicology, market trends, and regulatory requirements
You hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related field
You bring a few years of experience in product safety, human toxicology, or a similar discipline
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to decision-making
You are familiar with cosmetics and hygiene products, including ingredient evaluation
You have a solid understanding of Australian and New Zealand regulatory requirements
You are curious, adaptable, and eager to grow your expertise in product safety
You thrive in a global, fast-paced, and collaborative environment and approach your work with energy and attention to detail
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.
At Essity, you’ll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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