Hse Business Partner - Hawthorn East

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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. Our team is vital in upholding that. We raise awareness. We give support and guidance around best practices. And we work side-by-side to co-create a happier, safer and more energised workplace.

About the role

Coles continues to embark on a journey of vertical integration to deliver on our vision of becoming the most trusted retailer in Australia. Our newly established Fresh Milk team will play a key role in delivering high-quality, great value produce and will work collaboratively with our suppliers, distribution centre and stores to support our people, customers and communities. The Health Safety &
Wellbeing Business Partner will play a key role in supporting our fresh milk production team by ensuring that we can continue to deliver high quality fresh milk produce to all Australians.
Based at either at our Laverton Victoria or Erskine Park NSW site, we have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met. Our facility is fully integrated into the Coles sourcing, production, and logistics and stores' network.

As the Health Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner you'll be a trusted expert supporting the sites to deliver on the Milk Co HSE Plans and key programs.
Implement, manage and maintain health and safety risk management programs.
Support the Site Leadership Team to deliver the site strategy and HSE Plan. Facilitate the Coles Recovery and Return to Work Program, including specialist case management to drive return to work outcomes for injured team members.

You'll also:
- Facilitate and implement HSE Management System procedures, programs and processes at Retail Manufacturing sites.
- Analyse trends, provide solutions and encourage safe behaviours, in order to minimise incidents and deliver HSE plans and compliance.
- Provide assistance and support with risk assessments with clear guidance on practical risk reduction and evaluate business risk reduction plans to ensure their effectiveness in managing risk.
- Encourage and assist prompt reporting of hazards and incidents, and conduct incident investigations.
- Provide specialist case management to drive return to work outcomes for injured team members.
- Liaise with Treating Medical Practitioners and Coles Team Cover (CTC) Case Managers to develop holistic and strategic case management plan for each claim.

About you and your skills

- Knowledge of best practice in health, safety and environment and other relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
- Experience working in self-insurance or ISO 45001 accredited safety management systems.
- Demonstration of ability to incorporate health, safety and wellbeing requirements whilst considering commercially viable and practical solutions.
- Excellent understanding of injury mechanisms and recovery.
- Tertiary degree with health and safety and/or allied health competencies, minimum Certificate IV in WHS.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building capabilities with both internal and external parties.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

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

Job ID:
119884

Employment Type:
Full time