Workplace Health

Overview:
**Foot Locker**

Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. As the leading global retailer of athletically inspired footwear and apparel, we are currently seeking a proactive, driven and safety focused Safety Advisor to join our team on a permanent basis full time basis.

**Your New Role**:
As a safety-first leader, the role of Advisor, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) will report to the CFO and work closely across functions within Foot Locker engaging Human Resources (HR), field audit, supply chain and customer support teams, overseeing WHS for the business in Australia and New Zealand.

**Responsibilities**:
- Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring WHS policies and procedures ensuring compliance.- Provide information and coaching when implementing strategies, systems and processes to support the APAC region in being WHS compliant.- Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments, including documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.- Collaborate with the APAC leadership team to foster a strong safety-culture and provide advice to management and team members on matters relating to WHS.- Assist in delivering engaging WHS training sessions and induction programs for current and new team member and contractors to support understanding of WHS protocols.- Collaborate with HR and support incident reporting and investigations, and the analysis of data to identify trends and recommend strategies for improvement.- Support new store launch programs and projects with WHS at the forefront.- Investigate incidents and issues, and provide proactive and safety focused solutions

Qualifications:
Using your **strong collaborative approach, your ability to build and maintain successful relationships & a passion to promote a high performing safety culture** - you will also bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety preferred (or at least Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment)- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role- Comprehensive understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and relevant Australian and International Standards- Proficiency in creating SOPs and WHS policies, with knowledge of Workcover regulations.- Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and as a Return-to-Work Coordinator- Advanced MS Excel skills- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, deliver and evaluate WHS training programs, policies, procedures and initiatives to meet legislative and organisational needs- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment with a service-oriented attitude- High level, clear and effective communications skills (written and verbal)

**Benefits**:
**In return Foot Locker Offers**:
- Annual performance-based bonus- A flexible hybrid working environment - work from home up to 2 days per week- Excellent staff discounts on Foot Locker products - Nike, Adidas, ASICS & many more- Free on-site parking- Access for you and your immediately family to our Employee Assistance Program- Free access to Wellhub- Learning and Development opportunities and career growth- Regular social activities - monthly BBQ's, morning teas, Community Days

If this opportunity is of interest to you, click the ‘Apply’ button below including a cover letter addressing the ‘About you’ criteria and up-to-date resume.
- Note: This position requires a current Australian driver’s license with availability to complete local travel from time to time, as well as flexibility to accommodate meetings with global partners outside of normal business hours._