Workplace Health & Safety Specialist

ABOUT LOTTE DUTY FREE

Lotte Duty Free is one of the world’s leading travel retailers that operate across 21 locations in 7 countries and 13 airports. Strategically positioned amongst the most coveted destinations (including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam and USA), we showcase a world of luxury brands in cosmetics, perfume, watches, jewellery, liquor, wine and more!

Headquartered in South Korea, Lotte Duty Free is a household name and synonymous with delivering excellence in customer service and a long heritage as the most trusted travel partner.  Oceania, the region in which Australia belongs, holds 6 locations (Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Darwin Airport, Wellington Airport, Sydney and Melbourne downtown stores).

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Workplace Health & Safety Specialist. As we continue to grow, this role will ensure our Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices & initiatives minimise risk and promote health, safety and wellbeing across Lotte Duty Free retail sites & Distribution centres in Australia and New Zealand.

YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Developing and implementing a health safety and environmental management system, comprising of policies, procedures and industry best practices. Train and support operational teams in the use of the management system.
• Implementation of recommendations from internal and external audits, health and safety environment inspections to ensure WHS legislation compliance across Australian and New Zealand.
• Business partnering warehouse, distribution centres and retail teams to support and advise on operational WHS matters.
• Conduct internal WHS audits, support operational teams with rectification.   
• Establish corporate reporting WHS metrics
• Identify and facilitate the rollout of practical, business specific WHS training across retail, warehouse and distribution centre teams.  
• Create a safety culture with best-practice. training, manuals & procedures and through intuitive leadership, while enhancing and implementing WHS processes, policies, and procedures.

 ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Workplace Health & Safety.
• Demonstrated experience (at least 6 years) in occupational Health & Safety.
• Must possess a solid understanding of the WHS legislative frameworks across States in AU (VIC, NSW, NT, QLD) and knowledge of New Zealand workplace safety laws.
• Understand the requirements of ISO45001 and ISO14001, and can develop system requirements in line with these standards.
• Proven ability to drive and execute WHS best practices, processes and procedures and provide technical advice.
• Comfortable with interstate travel and state-based travel (store/warehouse visits) across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and Wellington (NZ), as required.

Desirable

• Relevant experience within retail industry
• Return to Work certificate and First Aid certificate
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation legislation specific to Australia (VIC, NSW, NT, QLD) and New Zealand (Wellington)

WHY JOIN LOTTE DUTY FREE

• Competitive Salary
• Workplace Flexibility
• Team Discount & Lotte “Perks” Program
• Diverse and Inclusive work environment with supportive culture

If you are seeking to make a difference in a Workplace Health & Safety role on a 6-month contract basis, in a dynamic, growing retail business, please apply. This role is Part Time (2 days per week). Now is the time to join our friendly & diverse team and be a part of our growth journey.