Head of Risk, Safety

1 week ago

Docklands, Victoria, Australia Myer Full time

Job no: 941923

Work type:
Permanent / Full time

Location:
Support Office - Docklands

From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide - Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.

Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you're encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being "right at home".


Reporting into the GM of People & Culture, the
Head of Risk, Safety & Wellbeing will play a critical role in providing strategic leadership to shape the safety culture and direction for the Myer business.

Adopting forward-looking safety thinking and leveraging insights from data analysis, industry trends, and emerging technologies, the role will evolve the Myer Safety Management System, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness for the business, guiding Myer to mitigate risks effectively.


The role will lead the Risk, Safety & Wellbeing team in supporting the business through proactive risk management, delivery of effective injury and claims management programs to minimise the cost of workplace injuries and maximise the value of our self-insurance licences.


  • Senior management role within the People & Culture function
  • Flexible hybrid working model, work between our central Docklands office and the comfort of your own home
  • Improve the health & safety of all who work and shop at Myer

About the role:

  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive safety strategy and associated processes aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices; identify key safety priorities and establish measurable objectives to drive continuous improvement
  • Stay abreast of evolving safety trends, regulations, and technologies to provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the board; champion a forwardthinking approach to safety that anticipates future health and safety risks and opportunities
  • Provide engaging safety performance reporting to the Executive Management Team and provide advice on health and safety issues, trends and risks; make recommendations for management of risk exposures
  • Oversee an effective safety management system that meets regulatory and selfinsurance compliance requirements
  • Establish a comprehensive framework for the assessment of safety risks that identifies potential hazards and establishes effective control opportunities across all aspects of operations; collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies
  • Lead the development of engaging safety training programs and workshops to raise safety capability at all levels, promoting a culture of safety awareness and accountability
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements and implement the monitoring frameworks that will ensure organisational compliance and governance including maintenance of selfinsurance licences
  • Design and implement performance monitoring and reporting programs that provide insight into organisational safety performance and promotes accountability
  • Lead the Risk and Safety team to achieve safety targets (in conjunction with store leadership teams)
  • Identify key external relationships and develop partnerships which deliver on Myer business objectives.

About you:

  • Tertiary qualifications in health and safety, management or related discipline
  • Extensive and demonstrable experience in successful development and implementation of workplace health and safety strategy
  • Extensive management experience up to Board level
  • Experience in Executive engagement with a high Ievel of interpersonal, communication, influence and negotiation skills
  • A dynamic, aspirational people leader & change agent with strong interpersonal skills who can work across the business as well as across multiple projects, both internally and externally

The Benefits:

  • Generous team member discounts on all Myer products
  • Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid role between Office and WFH
  • Opportunities for growth and career development
  • A supportive leadership team
  • The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy
  • Service Recognition and Inspirational People Awards

Here, you're not only an employee. You're a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we're all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life's special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.
**Wherever you are and wherever you're going, we'll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we're fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future li

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