Head of Safety

2 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Australia Liquorland Full time

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Above all, we value the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and customers. Our Safety team is committed to driving this culture right across the business. Through raising awareness and support, and guiding each other on best practices, we’re building a happier, safer and more energised workplace every day.

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Safety for Coles Liquor.

With three iconic brands (First Choice, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars) to our name, our Liquor team is well on its way to becoming Australia’s favourite drinks retailer, serving up everything from premium wines and craft beers, to spirits from local distilleries. We’re passionate about understanding what our customers enjoy, and have people working across supply chain, marketing, finance and strategy to make this happen.

**About the role**:
As the Head of Safety, you’ll be responsible for developing the strategic safety plan for the Coles Liquor Group in line with the Coles Group Safety Plan. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Liquor and the broader organisation to identify key risks and implement safety improvement initiatives and programs aimed at improving safety culture and performance.

Other ways you can make an impact:

- Build leadership capability within the State Managers to ensure strategic business decisions effectively consider and manage people and safety risk, and that safety is used as a lever to drive engagement and design programs to change the safety culture of Coles Liquor
- Build and lead a high performing state safety teams, including health and wellbeing, to ensure national consistency and delivery against targets set with clear succession planning
- Ensure business reputation is protected and Coles maintains its self-insurance licences across all States and Territories
- Build effective relationships with safety regulators nationally to position Coles Liquor in the marketplace as a leader in retail safety

**About you and your skills**:

- Tertiary qualification in WHS / risk management in addition to several years’ experience in a senior safety management role reporting to Executive / Board level
- Formal OHS and Quality Systems auditing accreditation combined with several years’ experience operating within a self-insured business
- Extensive experience in driving organisational wide change management programs
- The ability to integrate the safety agenda into broader business objectives in a fast-paced environment
- A track record of delivering measurable performance improvement in critical risk management, TRIFR, workers compensation and reputation with regulators
- Comprehensive knowledge of NAT3 / safety management systems and relevant state legislation, as well as key risk management
- A natural ability to communicate and build relationships with a wide group of key stakeholders, as well and internal and external customers from executive to store level
- Strategic thinking and project management experience with an eye for continuous improvement

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With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 84841

Employment Type: Full time



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