Safety & Security Specialist - Distribution Centre

**Job ID**: 300134
- **Date posted**: 22/07/2025

**Our team within IKEA**At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential. **What you need to know**Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

- This role is Permanent, Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
- The shift times required to work will be spread between 6:00am to 10:00pm, weekdays and alternating weekends.
- If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a Security License and First aid & CPR Certifications.

**About this work area**As Safety & Security Specialist your responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring a safe and secure environment for co-workers through training, audits, inspections and follow up, and securing that relevant systems are functional and meeting requirements.
- Supporting the development and implementation of robust, practical, and proactive WHS systems and processes, and Influencing stakeholders to drive a continuously improving WHS culture within the unit.
- Protecting IKEA co-workers, visitors and assets from preventable loss, injury, or illness.
- Responding calmly to emergency and critical situations, taking the lead with fire warden duties and emergency response on shift, working closely with outside agencies as required.
- Conducting safety related training for co-workers and contractors.
- Accountable for investigating internal and external incidents and recommending the resolution and revision of routines when necessary.
- Analysis, reporting, and presentation of trends and causes to management other stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with the IKEA Group Risk Manual, IKEA rules and guidelines, and national and local legal requirements.

To be considered for this role experience in the following is essential:

- Minimum Certificate IV in WHS with good understanding of WHS legislation and safety frameworks
- Current NSW Security License, First Aid, CPR certification or the ability to obtain these.

As a Safety & Security Specialist you are or have:

- Strong WHS experience and knowledge of the Act.
- Experience with risk assessments, audits, and investigations, reporting, and analysis.
- Ability to support the development of internal safety systems and change management.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build strong relationships across teams.
- A confident communicator who can train, engage, and influence at all levels.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.

**We need people like you**At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us