Woolworths

• Drive Woolworths' safety, health, and wellbeing by partnering with stores to boost engagement and mitigate risks

• Partner with the Property team to provide Safety, Health & Wellbeing Support

• Permanent Full time opportunity based at Norwest office and on site

 
Welcome to the People Team  

Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people – through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation, empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.

The Safety, Health, and Wellbeing of our teams and customers is paramount. The SH&W Property & Construction Partner will collaborate with the Property Business Unit to create an action-oriented plan aligned with the Woolworths Group SH&W Strategy. Success in this role will be demonstrated through a measurable decrease in safety risks and improved safety performance metrics across the Property business.

What you’ll do
Reporting to the Head of Safety, the role is aimed to influence and sense check the organisational approach to SH&W.  It will coach Line Leaders and Business Partners across the Woolworths Property business to help improve the level of safety awareness and knowledge.

• Contribute to the development of safety, health & wellbeing (SH&W) tactical plans in alignment with the Property and Woolworths Group SH&W Strategies

• Work with operational and functional leaders through to front line teams to improve SHW outcomes

• Build a positive reputation across Property to be the “go to” SH&W expert.

• Support, coach and drive to ensure accountability and operational disciple for SH&W is done through the operational line, and not seen or delegated to “SH&W”  

• Work with and/or provide guidance directly or indirectly to design teams

• Participate in the construction and execution of a competent safety assurance program

• Lead or oversee SH&W incident & emergency management, along with investigations into health & safety events 

• Attend project sites and provide guidance as to Woolworths safety expectations.

• Prepare reports for Woolworths management to review regarding project SHW, compliance and especially critical risks pertaining to the project.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years work experience within Health and Safety, with the bulk attained in a commercial construction context. 

• Extensive experience with on-site safety support in construction projects to have first hand knowledge & experience of construction related safety risks.

• Experience of Client, Principal and sub-Contractor arrangements in a tier 2 construction environment.

• Experience in competitive stakeholder management and the ability to drive to a win-win safety outcome. 

• Experience in compliance, system and certification audits.

• Experience in leading complex investigations

• Experience with fast paced environment, with growing complexity 

 
What you’ll experience  

• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 

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

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

• 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.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered 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. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

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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