She Manager, Ihg

**About our Business**
At the Independent Hardware Group (IHG), we are passionate and committed to our purpose of championing successful independent businesses Australia wide and at the same time strengthening local communities' one postcode at a time. We're the leading partner to over 635 independently owned stores - giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task, and with the trusted, strong heritage, hardware brands of Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, we enable retailers to the best stores in their town and as such ensuring builders, renovators and DIY'ers build, renovate and maintain the best homes for Australian families.

**About the Role**
Exciting opportunity to lead the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) function for the Independent Hardware Group (IHG) pillar in relation to its retail and manufacturing operations in Queensland.
The SHE function at Metcash is a central function, responsible for "shaping, servicing and safeguarding" our business when it comes to safety, health and the environment.
The primary focus of the role is to help drive a positive SHE culture, robust SHE governance and compliance and improved safety performance.

**In this Role**
- Support IHG QLD site leaders and other key stakeholders
- Coach and develop IHG QLD site leaders in activities such as SHE engagements, critical risk reviews/control verification checks, incident and injury management and general safety, health and environment matters.
- Support with the maintenance & continuous improvement of the SHE Management System as required.
- Support IHG sites to operate within the Metcash SHE Management System, using templates/tools, maintain documentation within System frameworks.
- Support or participate in the conduct of SHE compliance audits
- In partnership with site leadership, conduct the Annual Management Review of SHE Management System
- Support as required in the preparation of monthly IHG SHE performance reports
- Facilitate as required SHE-related training at QLD sites.
- Monitor IHG QLD incidents (including near misses), and ensure incident management protocols are followed and robust investigations are completed for Level 3 and 4
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with leadership

**You're Likely a Match If you have**
- Tertiary qualifications in SHE or a related discipline such as legal or sciences.
- Understanding of relevant Australian and New Zealand safety, health and environmental legislation including national heavy vehicle legislation/CoR
- ICAM investigation trained/certified
- Sound understanding of a warehouse/retail environment
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and achieve outcomes through collaboration and influence
- Encourages and inspires commitment and effort

**Life at Metcash**
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".
Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".

**About Us**
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
- Join us and be part of something bigger_

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