Health, Safety

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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. The Safety team are vital in upholding that. We raise awareness. We give support and guidance around best practices. And we work together to co-create a happier, safer, and more energised workplace.

About the role

Coles continues to embark on a journey of vertical integration to deliver on our vision of becoming the most trusted retailer in Australia. Our newly established Fresh Milk team will play a key role in delivering high-quality, great value produce and will work collaboratively with our suppliers, distribution centre and stores to support our people, customers and communities. The Health Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner will play a key role in supporting our fresh milk production team by ensuring that we can continue to deliver high quality fresh milk produce to all Australians.

Based at either at our Erskine Park NSW site, we have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met. Our facility is fully integrated into the Coles sourcing, production, and logistics and stores' network.

As the Health Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner you will:

• Be a trusted expert supporting the sites to deliver on the Milk Co HSE Plans and key programs.
• Implement, manage and maintain health and safety risk management programs.
• Support the Site Leadership Team to deliver the site strategy and HSE Plan. Facilitate the Coles Recovery and Return to Work Program, including specialist case management to drive return to work outcomes for injured team members.  

You'll also:

• Facilitate and implement HSE Management System procedures, programs and processes at Retail Manufacturing sites.
• Analyse trends, provide solutions and encourage safe behaviours, in order to minimise incidents and deliver HSE plans and compliance.  
• Provide assistance and support with risk assessments with clear guidance on practical risk reduction and evaluate business risk reduction plans to ensure their effectiveness in managing risk.
• Encourage and assist prompt reporting of hazards and incidents, and conduct incident investigations.
• Provide specialist case management to drive return to work outcomes for injured team members.
• Liaise with Treating Medical Practitioners and Coles Team Cover (CTC) Case Managers to develop holistic and strategic case management plan for each claim.  
   

About you and your skills

• Knowledge of best practice in health, safety and environment and other relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Experience working in self-insurance or ISO 45001 accredited safety management systems.
• Demonstration of ability to incorporate health, safety and wellbeing requirements whilst considering commercially viable and practical solutions.
• Excellent understanding of injury mechanisms and recovery.
• Tertiary degree with health and safety and/or allied health competencies, minimum Certificate IV in WHS.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building capabilities with both internal and external parties.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

Job ID: 157509

Employment Type: Full time

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