AddressWho we are?
On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry's and Streets.
We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There's no better time to join our team!
At Unilever ANZ, we have also embarked on something special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day work week trial. This trial will see our staff retain 100 percent of their salaries, while working 80 percent of the time and delivering 100 percent of business outcomes. The ANZ Safety Health & Environment Manager is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.
Job Summary
Reporting to the SEAA SHE Director, we are looking for an awesome Safety leader to join our team in a dynamic role leading the Safety Health and Environment function for Unilever ANZ.
You will naturally relish building and improving our Safety Health and environmental initiatives across our three dynamic manufacturing sites the wider (non-manufacturing offices, warehouses, road/ transport safety) with in ANZ as well as leading a team of 8 outstanding people. As part of the supply chain leadership team, you will have a strong contribution to the step change in HSC initiatives and will help drive us to a world class safety and sustainability platform.
Leadership Behaviours
People: Are you a people driven leader and believe in leading through action rather than words building aligned, cohesive teams that pull together to win?
Accountability: Can you act with courage and not afraid to step in early or stand your ground, even if it is difficult or unpopular?
Bias for Action: Do you drive simplification in the process by getting rid of non-value-added complexity, keeping the end goal in sight?
Consumer & Customer Focus: Do you put consumers and customers first and do you have a passion for harnessing the potential of our internal employees who are also our consumer.
Growth Mindset: Can you constantly build capability for growth within the team and the organisation?
If you are up for the challenge, this role is for YOU!
Does this sound like You?
- Comprehensive understanding of Australian OH&S, State Workers Compensation
- Relevant experience in Workers Compensation, Self-Insurance, Return to Work & working with Safe Work
- Has worked in a prior role where you have actively transformed safety, led a team have ingoted a passion for safety wellbeing and sustainability.
- Good track record in not just partnering but also being a OH&S advocate - someone who is a go to person specially with people who are at the front line or not familiar with OH&S.
- Can-do attitude and the ability to do the job hands on with one eye in the future
- Strong analytical focus on reporting and governance
- Execute Global and Regional Unilever SHE program - responsible for driving and executing those programs in ANZ.
- Leading incident/accident investigations and lessons learned, closing audit gaps & findings in a timely manner.
- Leading Risk Assessments, Strong advocate of implementation of Engineering Controls
- Bachelor's degree, in Engineering, Science, Environment or higher
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (desirable) Chief Fire Warden, Injury Prevention Trainings/ Certificates (desirable)
- Familiar with OH&S Management systems eg: ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 certifications.
What awaits you at Unilever?
The core of Unilever's culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.
This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.
This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.
Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!
If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on ANZ.talent@unilever.com.
Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.
This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.
At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
