Operational Safety Advisor

About The Role
The Operational Safety Advisor supports the Head of Safety & Wellbeing in contributing to the development and delivery of a contemporary Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) program that supports the business and operational priorities.

The role operates within a team that provides advice and support across KFC, Taco Bell and the Restaurant Support Centre

As the Senior Advisor Operational Safety, you will take ownership of the following key duties and responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and support local consultative arrangements including Store Safety Captains, Area Safety Leaders and Market Safety representatives and their respective meetings
• Coach Leaders, including Restaurant General Managers, to ensure safety and wellbeing risks are effectively managed

Organisation

• Assist with the development of Executive and Board reports and submissions on a broad range of safety and wellbeing areas to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders
• Project manage, and contribute to the development of, safety initiatives, safety reviews, audits, and other relevant programs of works and provide periodic status reports
• Undertake investigations of serious and/or complex safety and wellbeing incidents including the identification of causal factors, event learnings and recommendations supported by the facilitation of appropriate reports to the relevant stakeholders

Risk

• Provide advice and support for the management of safety and wellbeing within the context of WHS legislation and the Collins SMS
• Undertake audits and inspections of restaurants to support compliance with legislation and approved policy / guidelines and risk profiles
• Provide support in the development and management of risk assessments, including physical and psychosocial hazards, to identify critical risks, risk controls and mitigation strategies
• Assist with the analysis of safety and wellbeing data to establish risk profiles and prioritise areas of focus for intervention strategies in consultation with operations and where necessary, establishing and monitoring corrective actions

Results

• Follow up, provide support, direction and advice on safety and wellbeing reported incidents including liaising with all parties involved in the incident management process
• Develop audit and inspection templates, lead audits and inspections and write reports with recommendations for change through continuous improvement action plans
• Support the development of periodic safety and wellbeing reports through verification of data and ongoing monitoring of the reliability and validity of safety and wellbeing data

About You
As the Operational Safety Advisor, you will bring to the role the following skills, experience and attributes

• Proven knowledge of WHS legislation, Australian and International Standards and risk assessment methodologies
• 3 – 5 years' experience in a health and safety advisory role or leadership role that manages the health and safety or a team
• Experience conducting work health and safety audits and inspections
• Ability to coach workers and leaders in how to successfully manage work health and safety.
• Cert IV in WHS (desirable)
• Experience with internet management systems like Done Safe (desirable)

About Collins Foods Limited
Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 17,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia.

Why work for Collins Foods?
Our Mission At Collins Is Restaurants Done Better. We Have An Obsession For Raising The Bar On What People Think a Restaurant Experience Should Be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In Addition To Working With Iconic International Brands, There Are Many Advantages To Joining The Collins Family. As Part Of Your Valuable Contribution, You Will Be Rewarded With

• Competitive remuneration + short-term incentive bonus program
• Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year. That's a 4-day working week every 4 weeks
• Ownership Share Plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week.
• Access to a formal mentorship program
• Early access to long service leave after 7 years tenure
• Autonomy and independence to create your own success
• Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026

If you are looking for more information or would like a full copy of the position description, please contact the
Talent Acquisition Team
Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.
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