Human Factors and Ergonomics Lead

**We are Woolworths Group
**We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
- **Full Time Opportunity**:

- **Flexible working options - open to applicants in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane**:

- **Excellent opportunity for growth within the group
**Welcome to the People Team**

Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people - through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation by empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.

This role will bring the human factors and ergonomic technical expertise into optimising systems, products, and environments to enhance human performance, safety, and well-being; focusing on how humans interact with objects and the environment. It will be involved in areas such as concept and detailed design, factory & site acceptance reviews, and post installation operations reviews along with review of existing work environments.

**What you’ll do:
- Conduct human factor & ergonomic (HFE) assessments of workspaces, products, and systems to identify potential hazards, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Design and implement HFE solutions to improve user experience, comfort, and safety.
- Analyse user feedback, injury reports, and performance data to inform HFE design decisions and where hot spot interventions are needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and SH&W professionals to integrate HFE principles into product development and existing areas
- Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate on HFE best practices. Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and advancements in human factors and ergonomics research.

**What you’ll bring:
- At least 7 years’ of relevant work experience, ideally within Retail or similar fast paced environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in ergonomic assessment tools and software.
- Experience in Initiating, formulating, and developing multi-disciplinary/stakeholder projects to reduce musculoskeletal risks and enhance human performance.

**What you’ll experience
- The opportunity to grow within the group
- Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
- Hybrid working arrangements depending on your home location
- Unparalleled growth opportunities Get your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brands

**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
**Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.