Health & Safety Specialist - Edinburgh Parks - 12-month FTC

A new role means a new way to win together. We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and at the heart of our continued success lies our 115,000 team members working across the country. If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity, take the next step and explore another way your work can have impact and make a difference.

About the team

Coles Group Insurance protects our team members, customers, and business. We work across a variety of areas, from workers compensation to property insurance to public liability insurance. Our team offers strategic advice that guides decision making and helps Coles Group achieve its business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for personal compliance with internal company policies and procedures (including the Coles Code of Conduct) and applicable external laws and regulations.
• Integrate compliance requirements into site safety activities and operating practices.
• Communicate and reinforce the importance of compliance as part of site culture.
• Support the identification, escalation, management and reporting of compliance incidents and actions.
• Assist site leaders to complete required safety training, consultation and compliance activities.
• Support legislative compliance in the safe storage, handling and distribution of products at Edinburgh Parks DC.
• Coordinate site safety and wellbeing initiatives aligned to the Supply Chain Safety Strategy and local safety plan.
• Support implementation and adherence to Coles SafetyCARE policies, procedures and critical risk controls.
• Lead consultation and communication on safety matters with leaders, Team Members and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Monitor agreed safety requirements and actions for contractors, transport and business partners.

People and Leadership

• Coach and influence operational leaders and Team Members to strengthen safety ownership, capability and accountability.
• Champion Coles values and leadership behaviours and contribute to a positive and safe site culture.

Innovation through partnerships

• Build strong working relationships with Edinburgh Parks DC leaders, Team Members, Health and Safety Representatives and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Partner with unions, transport providers, contractors and business partners to resolve site safety issues.
• Support engagement with state safety regulators on site compliance matters where required.
• Promote safe working relationships across the site and with Logistics stakeholders and external customers/vendors.
• Ensure the Coles Safety and Injury Management System is effectively implemented at Edinburgh Parks DC.
• Use trends, incidents and observations to identify risks and drive practical continuous improvement.

Strategic Business, Operational and Commercial Management

• Support and embed site initiatives aligned to business strategy and safety objectives, providing safety input to operational changes and process improvements.

You’ll have:

• Return to Work Experience is desirable with an understanding of South Australian Worker’s Compensation Laws.
• Experience in a safety advisor, specialist or similar role in an operational environment.
• Experience in FMCG, warehousing, logistics or distribution centre operations.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and Team Members.
• Experience implementing site safety plans and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of relevant South Australian safety legislation.
• Diploma or Degree in Safety, WHS/OHS or a related discipline.
• Strong communicator able to build relationships and influence safety outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.