WHS & Injury Advisor - NSW Southern Region

At David Jones, we are committed to creating a safe and thriving environment for our employees and customers. As a leading retail brand, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of all individuals involved in our operations. Join us in our mission to deliver service like no other and drive excellence in Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices across our New South Wales stores.

Role Overview: As the WHS and Injury Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting the continuous improvement of WHS practices within our New South Wales stores. Reporting to WHS Manager - North you will collaborate closely with store management to identify and mitigate hazards, drive WHS initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements. This role requires a proactive and customer-focused approach to promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification and implementation of WHS initiatives in collaboration with NSW store management.
• Conduct and facilitate WHS inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support store management in identifying solutions to eliminate and mitigate hazard risks.
• Communicate and support instore WHS initiatives with guidance from senior WHS team members.
• Provide regular onsite support to NSW store management, offering guidance on WHS matters.
• Assist in driving WHS continuous improvement by fostering strong partnerships with store management.
• Support the effective completion of Safety Committee Meetings in NSW stores.
• Assist the senior WHS team with internal audit planning and execution.
• Partner with store management to investigate WHS matters and incidents, providing guidance on risk reduction measures.
• Participate in issue resolution and mediation processes to address WHS concerns.
• Assist in the delivery of WHS training programs to store staff.
• Encourage prompt reporting of incidents, hazards, and risks.
• Support the creation of Return To Work (RTW) Plans with the WHS Injury Management Team.

Requirements:

• Ability to work autonomously in-store.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Professional, motivated, and trustworthy.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Internal Audit experience (desirable).
• Injury management experience (desirable).
• Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety.
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment (desirable).
• Understanding of Australian NSW Work Health and Safety Legislation.
• Current driver’s license.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about promoting a safe and inclusive work environment and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

At David Jones we believe in inspiring like no other. We are committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusivity, and innovation where our employees can thrive as individuals and as part of a team. Join us in our journey to create a safer and more thriving workplace for all.