Unit Business Risk & Compliance Co-worker

IKEA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Family & Community Leave

Co-worker discount 15%

Co-worker restaurant meals

Job summary

IKEA Melbourne is hiring a part-time Business Risk & Compliance Co-worker to help safeguard the store and people. You will manage access, support audits, and assist with incident reporting while maintaining a safe environment and strong risk culture.

The role requires a current Security license and First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain them, plus customer focus and calm, clear communication during emergencies. Involves varied day/evening shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current Security license and First Aid & CPR certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Strong customer focus and a proactive approach to safety.
• Ability to remain calm and give clear instructions during emergencies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with computers, admin and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly first point of contact for visitors, contractors and co-workers.
• Provide administrative support for risk prevention and compliance tasks.
• Monitor CCTV, respond to alarms and assist in emergency procedures.
• Help ensure store compliance with IKEA and local rules.
• Support health, safety and security standards across departments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold compliance culture.

Skills

Customer focus

Verbal communication

Emergency response

IT systems

Administration

Reporting

Team player

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• $31.00 base hourly pay rate
• Above award rates and penalty rates (including Sunday and Public Holidays)
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information

• This role is Permanent Part-time, 40hrs/fortnight
• Applications close Friday 30 October 2026
• This role requires availability to work a mixture of day shifts, evening shifts and alternating weekends (both Saturday and Sunday).
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a Pre-employment Check, including a National Police Check for final candidates.
• If successful, you will be required to obtain a Security License and First Aid & CPR Certifications.

About this work area

As Business Risk & Compliance Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Being the friendly first point of contact for visitors, contractors, and co-workers, while managing access to and from the store.
• Provide administrative support for risk prevention and compliance tasks, including audits, incident reporting, database management, and filing.
• Monitoring and reviewing CCTV, conducting investigations, responding quickly and efficiently to alarms, and initiating emergency response procedures where required.
• Assist in ensuring the store is compliant with all IKEA and local rules, guidelines, and legislative requirements, to protect our assets and the IKEA brand.
• Assist with the response and management of emergency situations and safety incidents.
• Support a strong Risk & Compliance culture by leading by example and always looking for better ways to reduce loss, prevent incidents, and keep our store and co-workers safe.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that health, safety, and security standards are met across all departments. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that health, safety, and security standards are met across all departments.

As Business Risk & Compliance Co-worker you are or have:

• A current Security license and First Aid & CPR certifications, or the willingness and ability to obtain them.
• Strong customer focus, you keep our customers in mind in your daily tasks.
• A passion for creating a safe & secure working environment and a commitment to leading by example.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to stay calm and deliver clear instructions during emergencies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks at once, respond to changing priorities, and stay organised.
• Experience with regular use of computers, IT systems, with experience in admin and reporting tasks.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset – you look for ways to improve and make things safer every day.
• A team-focused attitude – you enjoy working with others and supporting your team when it matters most.

We need people like you!

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!