Safety Lead - Systems & Assurance

Woolworths Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Safety Lead - Assurance and Systems to drive safety improvements across Primary Connect. You will partner with operations, national support teams and senior leadership to embed risk management and robust safety frameworks within a dynamic national network.

The role is VIC or NSW based with travel; you will coach teams, conduct risk assessments, and lead continuous improvement in safety systems and governance across the business.

Qualifications

• Formal WHS/OHS qualifications and Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience in safety disciplines with risk management and system assurance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and trend-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the Primary Connect Safety Management System.
• Conduct risk assessments across project phases and implement controls.
• Research new technologies and drive innovative safety solutions.
• Coach teams to ensure compliance with laws and internal standards.
• Develop safety training with National Training Team.
• Support and administer Safety, Health & Wellbeing systems and contracts.
• Deliver assurance and governance programs and close non-conformities.
• Partner with Transport Safety to conduct external- party assurance.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Formal WHS/OHS qualifications

AU TL OH-45001 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

Safety Management System

Audit processes

Job description

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do

As a Safety Lead - Assurance and Systems you will drive transformative change and shape the future of safety, health, and wellbeing across Primary Connect. Partnering with operations, national support teams, and senior leadership, you will champion continuous improvement, integrate emerging technologies, and embed robust risk management frameworks. It is an exciting opportunity to elevate safety standards, lead best-practice assurance, and make a tangible impact across a dynamic national network.

What you'll do:

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the Primary Connect Safety Management System and support the Woolworths Group One SMS.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments across all project phases while implementing Material Risk Critical Controls and the Hazard and Effects Management Process.
• Benchmark, research, and evaluate new and emerging technologies or processes to drive innovative safety solutions.
• Coach and guide project teams, operational leaders, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with the National Training Team to develop purposeful safety training and deploy effective safety communications.
• Support, manage, and administer key Safety, Health & Wellbeing systems and contracts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Deliver the Primary Connect and other BUs Safety, Health & Wellbeing assurance and governance program by conducting second line assurance activities and support the close out of non-conformities
• Partner with the Transport Safety team to lead and conduct assurance activities on external parties

Please note, this position is VIC or NSW based and some travel is required.

What you'll bring

• Formal qualifications in WHS/OHS and an AU TL OH-45001 Lead Auditor certification in WHS/OHS Management Systems.
• Proven experience working across safety-related disciplines, with a strong background in risk management and system assurance.
• Exceptional analysis, problem-solving, and trend-analysis skills with a track record of driving innovative safety culture solutions.
• Strong business writing, reporting, and verbal communication skills with high administrative accuracy.
• Outstanding stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence, persuade, and build strong relationships across a complex business.
• Prior experience in project management, auditing, or working within self-insured organisations is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to travel intra and interstate as required by the business

What you’ll experience

• A business with endless career possibilities and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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