At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive safety culture and support health and environmental practices across multiple sites.
- Company: Join Metcash, a leading independent retail partner in Australia and NZ.
- Benefits: Enjoy extra leave, career growth opportunities, and exclusive team member discounts.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on wellbeing and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years experience in a Safety Advisor role and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a SHE Advisor to join the Total Tools & Hardware Group (TTHG), part of Metcash. Based in Brisbane, you'll partner with leaders and teams across several key sites, including Harding's M10, Finlayson's and Sunshine M10, helping to drive a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement across safety, health and environmental practices.
This is a hands-on role where you'll spend time in our stores and operational environments, coaching leaders, identifying risks, supporting investigations and ensuring compliance with Metcash's SHE Management System and legislative requirements. The role is based on a SHE Advisor position description focused on supporting SHE initiatives, risk reduction and incident response across IHG operations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Partnering with site leaders to implement safety, health and environmental initiatives
- Supporting risk management activities, hazard identification and control reviews
- Conducting site inspections, audits and safety observations
- Assisting with incident investigations and corrective action implementation
- Delivering SHE training, coaching and guidance to operational teams
- Supporting injury management and wellbeing initiatives
- Monitoring SHE performance metrics and compliance activities
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple sites
- Promoting a proactive and positive safety culture
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Min 2-4 years experience in a Safety Advisor Role
- Multi-site experience essential
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence - Driving is a significant part of the role, sites extend both North (Sunshine Coast), South (Gold Coast) and Regional QLD.
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (WHS)
- Experience in a Safety, Health and Environment role
- Strong understanding of workplace safety legislation and risk management principles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Highly Regarded
- ICAM Investigation Certification
- Lead Auditor Training Certification
- Experience within retail, hardware, warehousing or distribution environments
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
The ideal candidate will bring a pragmatic, collaborative approach and be comfortable supporting multiple sites while helping leaders embed safe ways of working.
Why Join Metcash
We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your wellbeing, growth and success:
- Tool of Trade: Fully maintained company vehicle
- Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteer day annually
- Career Growth: Access learning, development and career progression opportunities
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers
- Inclusive Culture: Proud Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
- Gender Equity: Gender pay gap under 5%
- Wellbeing: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
- Flexibility: FlexReady accredited workplace
- Team Member Benefits: Exclusive discounts through the Our Local app
SHE Advisor in Brisbane employer: Metcash Limited
Metcash is an exceptional employer that prioritises flexibility and work-life balance, offering hybrid working arrangements and additional leave benefits as a Family Friendly accredited workplace. With a strong commitment to employee growth through tailored learning and development opportunities, Metcash fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that values mental health and pay equity, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
