AddressThe Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager - People Operations, the WHS & Workers Comp Manager leads the implementation for WHS and Workers Compensation compliance and strategy, whilst maintaining continuous improvement across the Australasia, including Supply Chain.
The role is responsible for ensuring WHS governance for the business through leading health and safety processes and procedures in accordance with legislative requirements.
As a skilled people leader, with experience in change management, this role will provide leadership and guidance to a team of functional specialists. This role must work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
What does the role involve?
- Lead a team of dynamic WHS practitioners to partner as an advocate and coach to management and staff in relation to the implementation and continuous improvement of safety
- Manage the WHS strategic plan, monitor and report on progress against the plan, review and amend (if required) the plan on a periodic basis
- Establish, develop, implement, and maintain WHS induction processes/induction material for head office and retail
- Audit, review and develop WHS management systems
- Establish, develop, implement, maintain and support WHS consultation including committee meetings
- Manage strategic implementation of Workers Compensation within all jurisdictions including claims management and premium management
- Assist in the identification and facilitation of strategies and programs to mitigate claims potentials and improve the safety of staff
- Liaise and manage relationships with Agents and Brokers to ensure injured team members are receiving effective medical treatment
- Facilitate and attend claims review meetings to review claims progress and costs
- Calculate and manage annual premium renewal and submissions.
- Prepare reports for the Board and Executive management
- Facilitate a safety culture of leading by example and adapting a consultative approach to identifying and improving WHS performance.
Who are we looking for?
- Tertiary qualification in Risk Management or Occupational Health & Safety
- RTW Certificate
- 5 years + experience in a WHS management role
- Strong working experience with workers comp in AUS & NZ
- Retail and Supply Chain experience preferred
- Ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and experience in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a WHS Management System
- Knowledge and experience with internal and external performance reporting across multiple organisational levels
- Ability to cope with diverse and multiple stakeholders
- Professional, motivated, competent, and trustworthy.
Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
- Generous discounts for you across our brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO
- Ability to balance time at home and in the office to support meaningful work/life balance
- A genuine, open and high performing culture
- Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships
About us?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest fashion retail groups comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group’s evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
