Think big. Build big. Be part of it.
We’re launching our largest Supply Chain site in Redbank, Queensland - a major investment in scale, innovation, and the future of our retail network. This is a rare opportunity to join and help bring a large‑scale operation to life from the ground up.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Safety Lead to help foster and maintain a strong, positive safety culture within our brand new soon-to-be-completed QLD facility.
This site‑based role plays a critical part in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people through visible leadership, proactive risk management and continuous improvement. Responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, oversight and ongoing monitoring of Officeworks’ safety standards, systems and compliance requirements at site level, this opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates who are ready to make a meaningful impact on safety outcomes in a dynamic state-of-the-art supply chain environment.
About the Role
The Safety Lead is a key safety advocate on site, working closely with Distribution Centre leadership, operations teams, contractors and the National Safety Team.
A strong focus of the role is coordinating and delivering safety training and capability development, building safety awareness and competence, and embedding safe behaviours and practices across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor & Project Safety
- Manage contractor and visitor inductions in line with safety policies, procedures and permit‑to‑work systems
- Manage site access and ensure all personnel understand site safety and work requirements
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors and supervisors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and on time
- Support project delivery teams by ensuring site conditions are suitable for planned works
Safety Leadership & Culture
- Provide visible safety leadership and foster a strong safety‑first culture
- Lead Stay Safe meetings and actively contribute to site safety discussions
- Provide advice, coaching and support to Distribution Centre operations teams
- Champion continuous improvement and proactive risk management
Safety Systems, Compliance & Risk
- Implement and monitor national Health & Safety policies, procedures and site emergency plans
- Investigate and follow up on all incidents, hazards and injuries using the online incident reporting system
- Support Process Compliance audits in collaboration with the DC team
- Support internal and external regulator audit programs alongside the National Safety Team
- Support the development and updating of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
Training & Capability Development
- Coordinate and support onsite safety training as required
- Schedule and facilitate toolbox talks, pre‑start meetings and safety briefings
- Ensure all team members have access to relevant, current safety documentation
Governance & Injury Management
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, incident records and compliance checklists
- Manage WorkCover claims and return‑to‑work plans in partnership with the Injury Management Advisor
- Ensure appropriate protocols are followed for process changes, with stakeholder engagement and approvals
- Contribute to the Supply Chain of Responsibility (CoR) strategy
- Support the implementation of national safety strategies and safety‑related projects
