Woolworths

• Primary location: Perth. We remain open to exceptional candidates based in Adelaide.
• 12 month fixed term contract opportunity
• Drive safety innovation and embed best-practice processes across our Proactive Services teams.

Welcome to the People Safety 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 strategy 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

The SHW Partner will be responsible for educating, delivering advice and providing expertise to implement and embed best practice Safety processes in the Proactive Services space.

The role partners with Supermarkets Operations, Proactive Services and the wider Supermarkets SHW team as well as other stakeholders including; W360, People and Risk teams. 

You’ll support our Proactive Services network across the SA/NT/WA region, and partner with peers on other BUs as required.

What you’ll do

• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with store leaders to drive engagement, education, and commitment to Safety, Health, and Wellbeing.
• Compliance Auditing: Conduct critical control reviews and gap analyses to ensure documented processes align with operational reality.
• Operational Coaching: Lead store walks to provide technical guidance and support managers in completing safety plans and risk reporting.
• Incident Investigation: Manage Severity 1 and 2 incident investigations, ensuring accurate documentation, escalation, and trend analysis.
• Corrective Action Management: Partner with teams to close out safety audit findings and regulatory notices efficiently.
• Crisis & Regulatory Response: Act as a primary contact for critical incidents (on-call rotation) and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications: Degree qualified in safety or a related discipline, or demonstrable experience with Cert IV 
• Proven Results: Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to "Lead with Care" and coach others to drive safety commitment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of process flow, auditing, and incident investigation.
• Collaborative Autonomy: Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced problem-solving abilities and a focus on continuous safety improvement.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-store, office and work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week. There will also be a requirement to travel interstate.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• 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.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

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.