Woolworths

About the role

• Provide Safety in Design support on projects across our distribution, supply chain, logistics, and ecommerce operations businesses

• Partner with your safety peers, operational leadership, Design and Project management teams on safety projects uplifting the safety and wellbeing for our teams

• A 14-month fixed-term contract, available from Sydney (preference), Brisbane or Melbourne with regular interstate travel included

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 the National Project Safety Manager for Primary Connect, you will advocate for safety excellence across Primary Connect’s evolving network! You’ll partner with the Design & Network Development team and Operational teams to integrate safety into every project.

By navigating complex legislation and internal standards, you will safeguard our people and keep our operations ahead of the curve. Your data-driven insights and fresh approach to risk management will enable continuous innovation and future-proof our facilities.

• Lead the safety design and delivery of new builds and improvement projects, focusing on Primary Connect and e-commerce fulfillment.

• Identify opportunities in our automated and manual Distribution Centres to future-proof our facilities and streamline daily operations.

• Collaborate closely with Risk and Safety, Property & Design, Facilities & Maintenance, and Operational Leadership to meet gold-standard safety requirements (please note, interstate travel will be required as part of this)

• Champion the implementation of Safety in Design (SiD) and quantitative risk assessments to proactively mitigate hazards during the design and construction phases.

• Benchmark and integrate emerging technologies and innovative work practices to enhance safety outcomes and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

What you'll bring

• Strong experience in a senior engineering or safety in design role, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality programs and initiatives across large-scale, multi-site operations.

• Technical expertise in contemporary safety legislation and material risk management, ideally with a background in automation, warehousing, road transport/logistics, or complex plant and equipment.

• A strategic and commercial mindset that allows you to translate complex data into meaningful recommendations, influencing stakeholders from the front line to the Executive team to drive gold-standard outcomes.

• Agility and personal effectiveness to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix environment

• Qualification in Engineering or a related field (Bachelor degree preferred) 

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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