SHE Manager

Metcash; Blacktown City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Leave

Career Growth

Parental Leave

Inclusive Culture

Gender Equity

Wellbeing

Flexibility

Team Discounts

Job summary

Metcash is seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager to partner with the Total Tools Hardware Group and drive a strong SHE culture across a national retail, manufacturing and logistics network. The role includes governance, compliance and performance improvements while collaborating with operational leaders to deliver meaningful safety outcomes.

You will lead incident investigations, risk reviews and audits, coach leaders on safety leadership, and monitor injury trends to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Safety, Health & Environment role.
• Strong understanding of Australian safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Experience supporting operational environments such as retail, manufacturing, warehousing or logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ICAM Investigator, Lead Auditor and Mental Health First Aid certificates desirable.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused with proactive ownership.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture and embed safe behaviours.
• Coach leaders in safety leadership, incident management, and risk reviews.
• Support the implementation of SHE Strategy and SHE Management System across operations.
• Conduct critical risk reviews, verification activities and risk mitigation.
• Assist with audits and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support incident investigations with appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance, injury trends and key indicators.
• Provide trusted advice and build relationships across multiple locations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Tertiary qualifications in SHE

Cert IV in WHS

Job description

SHE Manager – Mitre10

Location: Central Coast to Southern NSW | Regular Travel Required

Join a business where safety isn't just a priority, it's part of who we are.

We're looking for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager to partner with our Total Tools Hardware Group (TTHG) business and help create safer workplaces across a diverse national network of retail stores, trade centres, manufacturing sites and offices. This role is responsible for driving SHE culture, governance, compliance and performance across the business while partnering closely with operational leaders to achieve meaningful safety outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture and embed safe behaviours across the business.
• Coach and support leaders in safety leadership, incident management, critical risk reviews and injury management activities.
• Support the implementation of Metcash's SHE Strategy and SHE Management System across retail and manufacturing operations.
• Conduct critical risk reviews, control verification activities and support risk mitigation initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external compliance audits and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor safety performance, injury trends and key indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide trusted advice, coaching and support to leaders and teams across multiple business locations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence positive safety outcomes through collaboration and partnership.

What You'll Bring

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Safety, Health & Environment or a related discipline.
• Cert IV in WHS essesntial
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Safety, Health & Environment role.
• Strong understanding of Australian safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Experience supporting operational environments such as retail, manufacturing, warehousing or logistics.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ICAM Investigator, Lead Auditor and Mental Health First Aid certificates highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and relationship-focused.
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• Calm under pressure and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Metcash

We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your wellbeing, growth and success:

• Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteer day annually
• Career Growth: Access learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers
• Inclusive Culture: Proud Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
• Gender Equity: Gender pay gap under 5%
• Wellbeing: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
• Flexibility: FlexReady accredited workplace
• Team Member Benefits: Exclusive discounts through the Our Local app