**Health & Safety Specialist - Parkinson QLD**:
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 role**
Above all, we value the health, safety and wellbeing of our team member. Our Safety team is committed to driving this culture right across the business. Through raising awareness and support, and guiding each other on best practices, we're building a happier, safer and more energised workplace every day.
An exciting opportunity now exists to join the Safety team at our chilled and fresh Distribution Centre (DC) in Parkinson QLD on a permanent basis. Working across DC, you'll partner with the Managers and Operations team to coach, mentor and guide the business to sustain a proactive safety culture.
**What you'll be doing**
- Implement safety strategies in partnership with the Operations team and key stakeholders
- Provide direction, advice and practical support to the Operational teams on DC and transport related safety matters
- Ensure legislative requirements and good safety practices are achieved within Parkinson Distribution Centre
- Maintain self-insurance license through complying to our safety system
- Maintain HSE management systems and initiatives
- Ensure the identification of emerging risk exposures, develop and monitor risk registers and ensure mitigation of identified risks are put into effect
- Facilitate root cause analysis and incident investigations Lead and participate in external and internal audits
**Good things you'll need**
- A high level of influencing, interpersonal and coaching capability
- A Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) or a related field of study
- Significant experience in a safety advisory capacity as well as experience gained in retail or a related industry, preferably in a self-insurance environment
- Exceptional coaching, analytical and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of team members and senior states leaders
- The technical knowledge of applicable legislation, and good implementation practices in large organisations
- A proven ability to deliver and sustain safety improvement processes at a site level
- Demonstrated problem solving mindset with a history of driving health, safety and wellness improvements through behavioural change
With 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 invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
**Safer together**
Job ID: 56357
Employment Type: Full time