Woolworths

• Champion the food safety standards and compliance of our transport operations
• Enjoy a high level of support and autonomy to lead operational excellence
• Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane location 

Welcome to Primary Connect

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity. 

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact. 

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path. 

What you’ll experience

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community. 

• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and well-being for our people and partners.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We offer continuous career development and learning opportunities. 
• We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits including generous bonus 
• Opportunity to work flexibly with 3 days across offices / DCs and 2 days from home
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your well-being, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Want to know what it’s like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani.

What you’ll do

• Own and evolve robust food safety and compliance programs (including HACCP and FSANZ) across our network to safeguard product quality from end to end.
• Act as the trusted Subject Matter Expert for Primary Connect standards and Australian food import and export regulations, keeping our domestic and international compliance perfectly aligned.  
• Coordinate and facilitate internal audits and self-assessments, ensuring our national facilities meet or exceed all required benchmarks.  
• Lead constructive investigations into food safety incidents, using clear risk assessments to design and implement practical mitigation strategies.  
• Partner with cross-functional teams, 3PL transport partners, external regulatory bodies to align on safety goals, guide compliance, and uplift food safety knowledge across the business through coaching and shared training. 

What you’ll bring

• Experience in food safety management within distribution centres, transport and/or manufacturing environment
• Tertiary education in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related compliance/ risk management field
• Strong understanding of Australian food safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience in developing HACCP tables, analysis plans and risk assessments
• Knowledge of GFSI standards and / company funded standards being implemented and executed into operations
• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to business partner and influence diverse stakeholder groups

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.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes