State Safety Manager - NSW/ACT

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

Due to an internal promotion, we are excited to share that we are looking for an amazing, people focused Safety Manager to join our operational safety team. 

Our Health and Safety team is made up of passionate and people-centred individuals who strive to support our stores and DCs to elevate the Safety and Wellbeing of their people every hour, every day. 

Our NSW / ACT Operational Safety Manager reports into our National Operational Safety Manager and is responsible for the Safety of our 113 Target and Kmart stores across NSW / ACT.   This role is supported by a NSW/ACT Safety Advisor and 2 State based Injury and Wellbeing Advisors.  

This role is based in Sydney and will be required to travel regularly to our stores in NSW / ACT.

What you’ll be doing

You will be joining the Kmart Group in our most transformative year as we finalise the alignment between Kmart and Target Safety Standards, Systems and Training.  Within the State, your day-to-day will include:

• Delivery of Kmart Safety Strategy for NSW / ACT – empowerment of leaders and our SafeSpace Action Squad (our proactive safety committees), hands on support for our Higher Risk stores, delivery of risk mitigation initiatives.
• Conduct onsite investigations for high risk events.
• Monitor site incidents and provide thorough analysis, with a solution focused approach.
• Conduct risk assessments and make recommendations.
• Verify Critical Risk standards in store (assurance program)
• Partner collaboratively with our State Operations Manager, our Zone Managers and our Store Managers across NSW / ACT to embed a strong proactive health and safety culture.

To be successful in this role you’ll have

• A passion for coaching and empowering people to promote safety and wellbeing
• Experience in managing a multi-site environment (preferred)
• A Diploma or Certificate 4 in Workplace Health & Safety.
• Proven experience in driving a strong investment in Lead Safety metrics across operations
• Sound knowledge of ASNZS4801, ISO31000 and legislative provisions around duty of care and reasonably practicable.
• Relevant experience dealing with safety regulators, notifiable incidents and navigating the incident management process.
• Critical Risk experience (preferred).
• ICAM (Incident Cause Assessment Methodology) experience

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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