National Risk, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
About the business: Highly visible Australian household name with a long, rich history in the market and significant scale across the country.
The business has invested in an upcoming acquisition that will expand the network of stores across ANZ.
A strong leader is required in a newly created role to shape the next phase of strategy across people and operations.
What you'll be doing
As the National Risk, Safety and Wellbeing Manager - Retail, you will be the leader at the centre of driving safe outcomes during a period of large-scale growth and transformation.
You will partner with key decision makers across the retail network, influencing decision making and embedding a culture that goes beyond compliance into proactive and forward-thinking risk management.
You will:
- Lead national safety strategy across a diverse retail footprint from flagship metro sites to regional store locations.
- Build capability at all levels of the business, inside function and laterally, developing safety ownership with leaders and frontline teams.
- Drive a mindset of continuous improvement for the business, elevating compliance toward proactive safety culture.
- Influence senior leaders with data-driven reporting and solutions that balance operational delivery with strong safety and wellbeing outcomes.
Who are you?
You are a proven safety leader with experience in large complex, customer-facing industries such as retail, hospitality and services.
You should be credible working at multiple levels of the business, comfortable presenting to boardroom executives while connecting with teams on the shop floor.
You bring experience managing change at scale, whether through cultural uplift projects, network growth or expanded remits.
Why this role?
This is more than a compliance role — it is about leading safety transformation across one of Australia’s most recognisable brands.
You’ll be supported by a well-resourced team and a senior leader invested in outcomes, playing a pivotal role in shaping culture in a large, complex business that continues to grow.
Wellbeing is a focus outside traditional OH&S;, with emphasis on psychosocial safety and wellness.
Contact
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Job details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full time
- Job function: Management and Other
- Industries: Retail
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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📌 National Risk, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
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