National Safety Manager

**Brighter Futures Start here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, you will join an organisation that drives a safety-first culture in every instance. In this highly strategic role, your main goal will be to provide leadership and direction in the implementation of Health & Safety standards by collaborating with all Distribution Centres (DC’s) across Australia and New Zealand.

**What You’ll Be Doing**

As the National Safety Manager, you will:

- Lead and execute Kmart’s safety strategy across our Distribution Centres in Australia and New Zealand.
- Create a collaborative environment for continuous improvement across safety parameters and implement best practice across all DCs.
- Conduct safety inspections onsite and ensure critical controls are in place as per regulatory safety standards.
- Develop safety management plans and prepare safe work instructions for submission and review by the safety risk and compliance group.
- Guide and coach teams (including one direct reportee), DC Administrators, Store safety representatives, facilities management and third-party contractors to assure safety standards are delivered.
- Identify safety system improvements which will aid in the delivery of a step change in safety compliance and a safety-first culture.
- Participate in procurement processes and ensure equipment compliance with Australian and New Zealand standards
- Define safety integrity levels and incorporate this into Kmart’s critical risk programme.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in a similar capacity
- A diploma in Workplace Health and Safety at minimum, however a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline / engineering will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of state wide Operational Health and Safety Legislations
- Prior experience in safety management systems and implementation of same at a national level
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and the ability to exert influence as needed across all levels of the organisation.
- High self-awareness including meticulous planning and project management skills
- The ability to meet the demands of frequent travel within Australia and New Zealand.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself
- Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with tonnes of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is wha