Health, Safety And Wellbeing Manager

Join an iconic Wesfarmers business and the leaders in industrial & safety supplies
- Great safety culture, outstanding employee benefits and supportive team environment
- Well-rounded Senior Health, Safety Wellbeing opportunity based at Greystanes

**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**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate** Health, Safety and Wellbeing** **(HSW) Manager** to based at our Greystanes site and provide support to our Blackwoods and Bullivants teams across New South Wales.

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. Largely focusing on; leading, coaching, guiding, and mentoring our frontline leaders in the identification of health, safety and well-being needs and development of solutions.

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Partner with state leadership team and distribution centres to execute strategic HSW plans to support our safe working environment.
- Drive team participation in NSW State Leadership and Distribution Centre's and head office HSW Consultative teams through the implementation of risk controls and HSW initiatives.
- Utilising strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills to achieve desired HSW and Injury Management outcomes.
- Participate in incident investigations and manage associated corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Blackwoods and Bullivants in NSW.
- Develop and deliver National HSW projects based on emerging risks and leader capabilities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Regulatory Agencies, Unions and professional associations to support strong and active working relationships, keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
- Be a part of our National NSCA award winning HSW team in the development of national solutions and initiatives improving employee safety and well-being.

To be successful, you will have:

- Proven experience in a Work, Health, Safety or 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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