Woolworths

• Full Time Opportunity

• Hybrid working - open to applicants in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne

• Excellent opportunity for growth within the group

 
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 by empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.

The Opportunity

As an experienced Safety Engineer, you will be accountable for providing support across all businesses. You will functionally partner with all engineering teams and other stakeholders to drive end-to-end lifecycle management of safety in design, with a specific focus on automation and machinery from concept/ideation, detailed design, procurement, manufacturer, install, operate & maintain, through to decommission and dispose. This role is critical to providing a comprehensive, consistent and integrated safety engineering and safety design approach and principles applied to business/functional unit operations. It will identify, anticipate, and prevent risks that may present a material risk to the businesses and develop strategies, processes and systems for monitoring and managing those risks.

This role will work across key groups within the Woolworths Group, with a particular focus on automation and large machinery & plant. It will work both within Agile squads, but also directly working into the business to support across the lifecycle of automation and large machinery & plant.  

What you’ll do:

• Facilitate the various safety lifecycle activities utilising appropriate risk methodologies and safety design principles.

• Support capital and procurement processes as well as design, specification and commissioning processes to ensure “right first time” safety outcomes.

• Lead and influence the internal auditing program to maintain effective levels of safety across the group.

• Provide oversight and direction on safety practices across the business.

• Provide training and coaching on the subject matter across the group.

What you’ll bring:

• Current TUV safety certification such as FSEng, CMSE, CEFS or equivalent certification.

• At least 5 years work experience within a machine safety or process safety field role

• In-depth understanding and demonstrable experience with AS/NZ 4024; and familiarity with EU Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and ability to understand differences to AU requirements 

• Strong experience with industry leading Safety in Design frameworks; including application of both WHS regulations and relevant AU/NZ and ISO Standards 

• Strong knowledge and experience of supplier risk management, along with the material risks 

 
What you’ll experience

• The opportunity to grow within the group

• Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia

• Opportunity to work on a range of projects from individual machines to large scale automation projects and greenfield sites

• Opportunity to work on varying applications including automated warehousing systems, retail equipment/machinery, food and beverage manufacturing and packaging

• Get your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brands

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.

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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