Safety & Security Specialist

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.

We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.

We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.

We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• Leave entitlements – 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more

• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support

• 15% Co-worker discount

• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant

• Co-worker uniform provided

• Free Co-worker parking

• Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).

• Bonus programme (where eligible)

• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

• The available roles are:

o Permanent Full-Time, 76hrs/fortnight based in IKEA Springvale

o Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight based in IKEA Richmond

• Applications close Friday 21 November 2025

• The internal job title for this role is Unit Business Risk & Compliance Specialist

• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts ranging between 8am and 10pm. You also have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts (both Saturday and Sunday).

• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates, this includes a National Police Check

• If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a security license.

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

As a Unit Business Risk & Compliance Specialist your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Protecting IKEA co-workers, customers and assets from preventable loss, injury, or illness within the store in order to support the IKEA objectives.

• Ability to respond responsibly in emergency and critical situations and ensure that decisive action is taken to ensure safety of all IKEA co-workers, customers, and visitors.

• Being a valued business partner who drives for sustainable solutions and improves the profit of the store without jeopardising the desired level of IKEA safety and security.

• Conduct safety-related training for internal and external co-workers and contractors.

• Proactively assessing and manage risks, and influence management and co-workers within the store to establish an IKEA culture that is risk aware through a risk-based approach.

• Ensuring compliance with the IKEA Group Risk Manual, IKEA rules and guidelines, and national and local legal requirements.

As a Unit Business Risk & Compliance Specialist you are/or you have:

• Able to respond to calls from the store outside of hours in the event of an emergency

• Passionate about the IKEA Culture & Values and enjoying the opportunity to promote a safety-first culture in our store.

• Passionate about Safety & Security, driving this message within the store and maintaining a consistent positive customer experience.

• Experienced with advising and influencing key stakeholders.

• Exceptional verbal communication skills, being able to remain calm and clear even during emergencies and stressful situations.

• Driven to thrive in a multi-faceted, fast paced environment where you are relentless about delivering the best outcomes for co-worker, customer, and business.

• Current valid security license & first aid certificate, or a willingness and ability to obtain these licenses.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us