Woolworths

Contractor Safety Specialist

• Embed our bespoke- Contractor Safety System, providing an improved experience for our teams and contractors

• Gain strong insights into the Safety network of the Woolworths Group, blending your business acumen and knowledge of contractor safety management

• Hybrid, Sydney-based role, partnering with Operations, Safety Peers and External Vendors

We are Woolworths Group 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do

As our Contractor Safety Specialist, you will take the lead in embedding a robust safety risk management framework, specifically focusing on the continuous improvement and deployment of our third-party platform, Site 360. You will act as the bridge between business requirements and technical execution, translating business needs and legislative needs into practical workflows, supported by our vendor, that ensure the safety of our contractor network.

• Define, document, and test functional system requirements for Site 360, collaborating with our external vendor to build and deploy critical updates.

• Apply deep expertise to distinguish between contractor and team member requirements, ensuring all safety management systems (SMS) align with current Australia and New Zealand safety legislation.

• Serve as the system subject matter expert for internal teams, providing hands-on training and guidance to embed new technologies and ensure accountability across the Group.

• Prepare  reports & data insights to  support senior management decision-making and identification of emerging risks.

• Manage central communications and foster strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive alignment with industry best practices.

What you'll bring

Bring onboard your blend of technical Analyst skills and safety expertise/ contractor knowledge to translate business requirements into digital solutions while managing the complexities of our SMS. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, using your ability to interpret complex data and compliance requirements to empower stakeholders and drive safety outcomes across the Group.

• Sound experience in a Business Analyst or Project Coordinator role, accompanied by understanding of health and safety risk management, contractor and supplier onboarding, frameworks and legislation.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, across multi-level operations and third-party vendors; acting as a representative and SME to many.

• Ability to utilise data analytics tools to interpret complex datasets, generating actionable performance insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

• Demonstrated track record in resolving complex compliance issues and interpreting safety legislation to enhance modern risk assessment methodologies.

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What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary.  Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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