Health, Safety

Join an iconic Wesfarmers business, leaders in industrial & safety supplies
- Fantastic team culture with supportive management, based in Carole Park
- Permanent full-time hybrid role, with outstanding employee benefits

**OUR STORY**

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

**YOUR OPPORTUNITY**

Due to a recent opening, we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate** Health, Safety and Wellbeing** **(HSW) Advisor** **/ Return to Work Co-ordinator** to support our Blackwoods and Bullivants teams across QLD.

Primarily you will be responsible for contributing to and assisting in the execution of strategy, plans and initiatives for incident/injury prevention and risk mitigation in line with Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety policies, standards, and procedures. Largely focusing on; leading, coaching, guiding, and mentoring in the identification of health, safety and well-being needs and development of solutions.

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Utilising strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills to achieve desired HSW and Injury Management outcomes.
- Drive team participation in Qld State Leadership and Distribution Centre’s HSW Consultative teams through the implementation of risk controls and HSW initiatives.
- Provide support to the Health and Wellbeing Manager with National Wellbeing initiatives, Early Intervention, Return to Work and Workers Compensation claims management.
- Participate in self-insurance program requirements and close out of associated non-conformances.
- Participate in incident investigations and manage associated corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Blackwoods and Bullivants in QLD

To be successful, you will have:

- A minimum of 5 years proven experience in a Work, Health, Safety, and Injury Management function ideally within a large and diverse organisation
- A working knowledge of WHS legislation and Self Insurance Licensing requirements
- A hands-on operational approach to influencing at business level.
- A genuine passion and interest in the health, safety, and well-being of our people
- Additional qualifications in Auditing and Incident Investigation would be advantageous.

**CULTURE & BENEFITS**

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

- Competitive salaries and incentives
- A range of diversity and well-being initiatives
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave.
- Team events, celebrations, and development opportunities
- Team member discounts on Wesfarmers products
- Discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
- Onsite parking and novated leasing options
- Generous Wesfarmers annual share plans
- Attractive parental leave policy and more

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