Job Description
At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.
Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline, as well as our MediAesthetics brands - Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we’re proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we’ve launched our newest retail beauty stores, atomica.
About us:
What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.
Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.
What you’ll do:
We’re looking for an experienced Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SH&W) Manager – Retail and Corporate to join our team. In this role, you’ll lead a sustainable approach to SH&W that supports Wesfarmers Health’s commitment to creating a safer place to work every day.
Reporting to the Head of Safety, Health & Wellbeing, you’ll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement SH&W strategies. You will support self-insurance licensing, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and help reduce Wesfarmers Health’s overall risk profile. This role is responsible for overseeing safety across our Retail and Corporate divisions.
This full-time role is based at our Docklands Support Office, and provides direct leadership to our Workplace Experience Coordinator.
Key responsibilities include:
Safety, Health & Wellbeing: Promote and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, using data and risk-based insights to encourage safe behaviours, resolve issues, and ensure the wellbeing of all team members, customers, contractors, and visitors.
SH&W Management System: Lead and maintain the SH&W Management System to ensure compliance with legislative and self-insurance requirements, manage risks effectively, support audit processes, and provide strategic guidance for continuous improvement.
Strategy: Provide strategic leadership to business units by guiding risk management, developing safety business plans, driving SH&W strategy implementation, leading compliance-focused campaigns, and supporting initiatives that enhance the team member experience.
Leadership: Lead and influence operational leadership to uphold compliance, manage risks effectively, and foster a strong safety culture throughout the business.
Reporting: Analyse and report on safety data and trends, delivering clear insights that drive evidence-based continuous improvement across the Retail and Corporate divisions.
What you’ll bring:
Proven experience in health and safety leadership within a medium to large commercial enterprise, ideally within a retail environment
Extensive technical knowledge of OH&S legislation and standards
Demonstrated experience leading teams to identify and manage safety, health, and wellbeing issues, including designing, delivering, and evaluating risk management programs and processes
Strong reporting and analytical skills to identify and interpret trends and contributing factors
Strong leadership skills and excellent planning and time management abilities
Tertiary qualification in OH&S or related discipline (minimum Graduate Diploma), including Lead Auditor and ICAM Incident Investigation training
Why us?
Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica and Clear Skincare Clinics
Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
Novated leasing options
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.
As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.
Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline, as well as our MediAesthetics brands - Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we’re proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we’ve launched our newest retail beauty stores, atomica.
About us:
What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.
Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.
What you’ll do:
We’re looking for an experienced Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SH&W) Manager – Retail and Corporate to join our team. In this role, you’ll lead a sustainable approach to SH&W that supports Wesfarmers Health’s commitment to creating a safer place to work every day.
Reporting to the Head of Safety, Health & Wellbeing, you’ll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement SH&W strategies. You will support self-insurance licensing, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and help reduce Wesfarmers Health’s overall risk profile. This role is responsible for overseeing safety across our Retail and Corporate divisions.
This full-time role is based at our Docklands Support Office, and provides direct leadership to our Workplace Experience Coordinator.
Key responsibilities include:
Safety, Health & Wellbeing: Promote and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, using data and risk-based insights to encourage safe behaviours, resolve issues, and ensure the wellbeing of all team members, customers, contractors, and visitors.
SH&W Management System: Lead and maintain the SH&W Management System to ensure compliance with legislative and self-insurance requirements, manage risks effectively, support audit processes, and provide strategic guidance for continuous improvement.
Strategy: Provide strategic leadership to business units by guiding risk management, developing safety business plans, driving SH&W strategy implementation, leading compliance-focused campaigns, and supporting initiatives that enhance the team member experience.
Leadership: Lead and influence operational leadership to uphold compliance, manage risks effectively, and foster a strong safety culture throughout the business.
Reporting: Analyse and report on safety data and trends, delivering clear insights that drive evidence-based continuous improvement across the Retail and Corporate divisions.
What you’ll bring:
Proven experience in health and safety leadership within a medium to large commercial enterprise, ideally within a retail environment
Extensive technical knowledge of OH&S legislation and standards
Demonstrated experience leading teams to identify and manage safety, health, and wellbeing issues, including designing, delivering, and evaluating risk management programs and processes
Strong reporting and analytical skills to identify and interpret trends and contributing factors
Strong leadership skills and excellent planning and time management abilities
Tertiary qualification in OH&S or related discipline (minimum Graduate Diploma), including Lead Auditor and ICAM Incident Investigation training
Why us?
Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica and Clear Skincare Clinics
Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
Novated leasing options
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.
As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SHW Manager - Retail & Corporate position is now open for candidates interested in the Retail & Wholesale sector. This role in Docklands offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Retail & Wholesale is a plus.
