Safety Advisor - Store Operations VIC

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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 team

The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is our priority. The Safety team are vital in upholding that. We raise awareness. We give support and guidance around best practices. And we work together to co-create a happier, safer, and more energised workplace.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about safety and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Coles is seeking a dedicated Safety Advisor for our Victorian Store Operations team. In this role, you will be a trusted expert, providing safety advice to Regional Managers to increase their capability and confidence in creating a safety culture. You will integrate practical safety into decision-making, delivering great results across people and food metrics.

What you will be doing:

• Safety Expertise: Provide safety advice to Regional Managers, enhancing their ability to create a safety culture and integrate safety into decision-making.
• Incident Investigation: Lead and participate in key investigations into notifiable safety incidents, ensuring continuous improvement in safety performance and debriefing on lessons learned.
• Safety Improvement: Drive safety improvement and risk reduction by analysing data and providing actionable insights. Partner with Regional Managers to deliver and embed these outcomes.
• Regulator Management: Manage regulator issues (Food & People) end-to-end, building positive relationships and ensuring resolution.
• Operational Expertise: Provide operational expertise in people and food safety systems.
• Availability: Be accessible on weekends and after hours to manage incidents as required.

You will ideally have:

• A driver's license and a car. (must)
• Proven experience in a safety advisory role, preferably within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certificate IV Work Health and Safety / Food Safety

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 154106

Employment Type: Full time