National Safety Manager

1 day ago


Hawthorn East, Australia Coles Supermarkets 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**:
The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is our priority. Our team is vital in upholding that. We raise awareness. We give support and guidance around best practices. And we work side-by-side to co-create a happier, safer and more energised workplace.

**About the role**:
As the National Safety Manager, you will support the development and implementation of the Coles Group and Retail Safety Strategy, Safety Plan and Risk Profile and ensure that it adequately reflects operational requirements. You will be the driver of looking at innovative ways on how we can continuously improve and respond to emerging risk by partnering with Merchandise Business Units, Heads of Safety across Retail and Manufacturing and State Safety Managers.
Be a trusted expert, providing safety advice to the Merchandise Business Units, Heads of Safety across Retail and Manufacturing and State Safety Managers to effectively integrate practical safety into decision making and ensure a focus on effective risk reduction.

You’ll also:

- Support the development and implementation of strategic safety plan to ensure Coles Group and Retail business reputation protected and cost of doing business decreases through continuous improvement in safety performance
- Support the development and implementation of Safety Plans, KPIs and targets to reduce injuries, incidents and cost of workers compensation claims within the Coles Group and Supermarkets
- Understand who the key stakeholders are, their plans, projects and initiatives, and how safety can add value to their operational deliverables
- Support the development and maintenance of the Coles Group Risk Profiles and implement programs to manage these risks.

**About you and your skills**:

- Sound knowledge, skill and experience in Occupational Health and Safety, and Risk Management.
- Proven capability in leading teams and partnering with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Clear demonstration of ability to incorporate safety requirements while considering commercially viable and practical solutions.
- Proven record of achieving team results and leading change.
- Proven ability to manage strategic projects across a national network, deliver on time and within cost.
- Experience working in self-insurance or AS4801/ISO45001 accredited safety management system.
- Degree/post graduate qualification in health and safety or related discipline and/or at least 5+ years of experience providing practical guidance to businesses on implementation

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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: 92044

Employment Type: Full time



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