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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.
With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.
Join the team
We're building one of the most significant fulfilment operations in the country and are looking for an experienced Safety Manager to help shape it from day one.
Based at our new automated Omnichannel Fulfilment Centre (OFC) in Moorebank, this is a rare opportunity to establish the safety foundations, systems and culture for a highly automated, state-of-the art showcase greenfield operation that will be one of the largest of its kind.
Working closely with site leadership and the broader Safety team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring safety is embedded into every aspect of the site's launch and ongoing success.
This is a fixed term contract until June 2028.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the OFC Manager, you'll lead the implementation of the site's safety strategy and drive a culture where safety is owned by everyone.
Key responsibilities include:
- Embedding safety into site commissioning, operational readiness and day-to-day operations.
- Establishing and maintaining safety management systems, governance frameworks and reporting rhythms.
- Identifying and managing risk across a highly automated environment, including automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and material handling equipment.
- Driving compliance with NSW WHS legislation and Kmart Group safety standards.
- Leading incident investigations, injury management and corrective actions.
- Partnering with leaders to build capability, accountability and a proactive safety culture.
- Supporting emergency management planning and site readiness.
- Using data, insights and audits to drive continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role you’ll have:
- Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health & Safety.
- Experience in safety roles within warehousing, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, FMCG or similar operational environments.
- Experience working within highly automated material movement and handling environments.
- Strong understanding of WHS legislative requirements, particularly within NSW.
- Experience with safety management systems, audits and risk management frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively across project, operational and support teams.
Experience supporting a greenfield operation, automation implementation or large-scale operational start-up will be highly regarded.
Benefits we’ll offer you:
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
- Access to the Brighter 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 eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through 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
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We 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, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.
We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing [email protected].
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
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