AddressOur independent retailers are the backbone of strong, vibrant communities and our Business Risk and Safety Management Team gives them the confidence and security to shine. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, providing the planning and know-how to keep our independents compliant, safe and prepared for the future.
If you’re an adaptable strategic thinker who values integrity and always strives for results, then you’ll feel right at home with us. You’ll discover a complex and rewarding career sticking up for the little guys, leaving them free to do what they do best – be the power behind an independent Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
We currently have a great opportunity for a safety professional to join the team based in Laverton. This role will see you Provide Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) leadership and support to the Food and Liquor business units operating across Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand.
This role is also responsible for proactively driving implementation of the Metcash SHE Strategy, deployment of practices which support legislative requirements, build capability within all levels of Metcash’s leadership, foster effective workforce and trade partner engagement and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Provide advice and support to senior level management and business pillars regarding SHE and Injury Management programs, policies and processes
- Support the development and implementation of the Metcash SHE Strategy and assist with the local coordination of safety, health and wellbeing and environmental initiatives
- Ensure SHE processes are implemented at site level establishing a culture of ‘Safety as a Core Value’
- Work with the Injury Management Advisor, VIC/TAS/NZ to set the strategy for Workers Compensation claims management, including the identification and upskilling of pillar return to work coordinators, implementation of Metcash Injury Management processes, and effective care and rehabilitation of injured employees
- Proactively manage safety, health and environmental risk and to coach and build this capability in others
- Monitor incident and injury reporting to maintain a consistent approach to investigations
- Build leader’s capability to lead high potential SHE incidents investigations to verify appropriateness of corrective actions and communication of learnings to align all with Metcash Leadership and Behaviour
- Liaise with regulators to notify of required incidents, including liaison with relevant pillar leaders to close out improvement and other notices
- Conduct audits to verify that compliance and behaviour is in line with the SHE Management System
What you'll bring
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety leadership position – preferably in FMCG, Warehousing, Distribution and Supply Chain
- Tertiary qualifications in SHE or a related discipline
- ICAM Lead Investigator Certification
- SHE Lead Auditor Certification
- Proven ability to work effectively with line management to build capability and safety leadership
- Solutions provider, innovator thinker with a continuous improvement mind-set
- Proven capability in Injury/Claims Management with preference for Return to Work Coordinator Certification
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer based software programs
What we can offer you
- Career development opportunities
- Access to discounts and special offers through our market leading partners including health insurance and retail
- Well-being days
- An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program, and the opportunity to purchase annual leave to help you recharge
- Great Corporate Benefits!
We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, an accredited FlexReady workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.
At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia. For almost 100 years we’ve been proudly supporting local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor and hardware sectors. And while we may be large, we’ll always be locals at heart.
So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.
Make your Mark!
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