K MART Australia Ltd

Brighter Futures Start Here

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team

The Health and Safety team are a group of experienced and educated professionals who have a passion for safety, injury and well-being. They are a collaborative team that partner closely with their stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of our team members, customers, and contractors. Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you will be responsible for the safety of all stores, across New Zealand. This role is based in Auckland and will be required to travel frequently to all stores in New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing

As the Safety Manager for New Zealand, you will:

• Set the safety strategy for all New Zealand stores, in line with overall Health and Safety strategy.
• Conduct onsite investigations when incidents occur.
• Monitor site incidents and provide thorough analysis, which a solution focused approach.
• Conduct risk assessments and make recommendations.
• Conduct store safety performance audits.
• Partner collaboratively will all Zone Managers and Store Managers across New Zealand to embed a strong proactive health and safety culture.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A passion for wanting to make Kmart a great place to work and always grow and keep our team members safe.
• A Diploma or Certificate 4 in Workplace Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of New Zealand specific OHS Legislation including a solid understanding of the Accident Compensation Commission.
• Proven experience in reducing key metrics such as lost time injury frequency rate and total recordable injury frequency rate.
• Sound knowledge of ASNZS4801, ISO31000 and legislative provisions around duty of care and reasonably practicable.
• Experience within an Accredited Employer Program environment including ACC audit involvement and preparation.
• Relevant experience dealing with safety regulators, notifiable incidents and navigating the incident management process.
• Critical Risk experience (preferred).
• ICAM (Incident Cause Assessment Methodology) experience ( preferred – training can be provided).

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in stores
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• 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 everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room 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
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au

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

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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