Safety Specialist

4 weeks ago


Truganina, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis with the potential for extension. As a key member of our Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the overall safety performance of the CFC and associated Spoke network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective risk management and compliance.
  • Work closely with CFC operations teams and key stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Develop and implement safety frameworks and controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Represent the business to state regulators and industry bodies, providing technical expertise and guidance on safety matters.
  • Provide clear and accurate reporting insights and frameworks to leadership teams, ensuring effective decision-making.
  • Evaluate business risk reduction plans to ensure effectiveness in managing risk and identify areas for improvement.
  • Demonstrate due diligence in meeting legislative responsibilities related to the safe storage, handling, and distribution of products.
  • Implement and lead safety and wellbeing initiatives from the National Safety Plan, ensuring a culture of safety and wellbeing within the CFC and Spoke network.
  • Support the development, deployment, and embedding of the CFC and Spokes future Safety direction and tactical initiatives.
About You

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert with a strong background in health and safety, critical risk reduction, traffic management, and transport safety. You will have a proven track record of achieving results and leading change within a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Key skills and experience include:

  • Sound knowledge, skill, and experience in health and safety, critical risk reduction, traffic management, and transport safety.
  • Minimum 3 years working in an operational FMCG distribution centre, manufacturing, or automated environment.
  • Proven record of achieving results and leading change within a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Clear demonstration of ability to incorporate safety requirements while considering commercially viable and practical solutions.
  • Proven record of providing technical expertise and coaching at all levels.
  • Minimum qualification – Cert IV in Health and Safety or related discipline.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship building capabilities with internal and external parties.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Competency in the safety reporting and evaluating compliance, to then transform insights into frontline safety initiatives to address risk.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details, visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au



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