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Risk and Compliance Specialist

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia Woolworths Group Limited Full time

Risk and Compliance Specialist (935219)

Newly created role for a 12-month fixed-term contract Be responsible for your own workload, while being a part of a supportive team Plenty of development opportunities & career growth Come to work in one of the leading supply chains in the world in a changing & dynamic environment

: Endless possibilities 

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Pet Culture, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity. 

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact. 

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path. 

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community. 

We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions the safety and well-being of our people and partners. We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.  We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits. We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.

The Opportunity

To be a key player and subject matter expert for Primary Connect, in all matters of food safety standards & compliance. As our Risk and Compliance Specialist, you will be the go-to for these matters for internal partners & external stakeholders. Working in a passionate and supportive team, time will be spent building relationships as well as:

Oversee the system of work supporting the Primary Connect Quality and Excellence program (including maintaining all relevant food safety procedures, forms, and guides) Ensure that all relevant DCs, Transport Centres, and 3PLs maintain certification to the appropriate standard for Woolworths Group & Primary Connect services Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the Quality and Excellence standard for Primary Connect and proactively manage risk in this space Liaise with the external certifying body on audit schedules for Primary Connect-operated facilities, audit proposals, relevant audit reports, non-conformances and trends Develop audit reports, external document templates & information related to food safety compliance on a company portal

About you

As the Risk and Compliance Specialist, you will be able to work independently & utilise your own decision-making skills. This role will entail strong stakeholder engagement & presentation skills. You will have:

Distribution centre/Transport operations supply chain background Experience in developing HACCP tables, analysis plans and risk assessments Knowledge of GFSI standards and / company funded standards being implemented and executed into operations Experience in compliance-related fields and the ability to risk assess and write procedures Strong and effective communicator (verbal and written) Strong organisational skills with a critical-thinking mindset Ability to generate information for stakeholders & management via reporting and dashboards Ability to work with third-party partners to understand business assurance systems, requirements, and compliance

What’s in it for you?

Team member discounts across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans, lifestyle and other attraction discounts Generous parental leave policy, with 4 weeks paid leave for all secondary carers, and all full and part-time roles can access Parental Leave from their first day Career development sessions, internal networking events and mentorship/leadership programs to grow your career Wellbeing benefits that support your mental, financial, social and physical health, with support that can be accessed on your mobile phone Access to a digital platform that offers personalised programs for working parents, carers and people leaders through our partner in Gender Equality and Parental Leave support We’re recognised as a great employer: Woolworths Group 2nd in LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies Australia 2022 WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace inclusion

Grow with the Group

As an inclusive, team-first company


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