Safety & Qa Specialist - Hawthorn East

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives-you'll also get to see your impact.About the teamOur Safety team is committed to driving a culture of Safer Choices Together across the business, This achieved through raising awareness and support, and guiding each other on best practices, we're building a happier, safer, and more energised workplace every day.About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Safety & QA specialist. In this role you will be a trusted expert, supporting the site operations manager to build and implement the site's WHS safety system and food safety program. You will the lead the management of the sites risk framework, and maintain a suitable training program to ensure all onsite team members are appropriately trained in WHS and food safety behaviours.You'll also:

• Draft and implement food safety, WHS policies and procedures
• Play a key role on the business HACCP team as a subject matter expert
• Influence without direct authority in matters relating to WHS, quality assurance and food safety.
• Support injured workers and help to facilitate their return to normal duties through appropriate return to work planning and injury management support.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and the operations team to consistently improve safety and quality outcomes for the business.
• The ability to foster a positive safety culture throughout the team and support the delivery of the Coles Group “Safer Choices Together” strategy.

About you and your skills

• Strong experience working in a similar workplace health and safety role.
• Proven experience working in food manufacturing environment or in building ISO40001 compliance systems is highly desirable
• Experience in developing or leading a HACCP teams as well as experiencing in HACCP auditing
• Degree/post graduate qualification in food science or workplace health and safety or other related disciplines will be considered.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence teams
• Ability to work in high pressure environments making risk based decisions.

#LI-TP1Take your next step into something bigger, apply nowWith us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.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. For further information and additional contact details visit the ' ' section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.auJob ID: 122480Employment Type: Full time