Health and Safety Business Partner

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Human Resources & Safety

• A national portfolio, leading safety across a multi-site retail and warehousing environment
• Opportunity to shape the Health & Safety strategy and culture
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence. 

About the role

Reporting to the Group Health, Safety and Environment Manager and based onsite at our Homebush West corporate office, you will be part of a dynamic team, making a real difference in improving the health and safety program.  This role provides a rare opportunity to have exposure to a variety of risk profiles including warehousing, logistics, construction, manufacturing, asset management and retail, operating across 9 countries internationally.

This role is about more than compliance — it’s about driving real improvements, lifting capability, and embedding safety into the way people lead, work, and make decisions every day.

Ideal for someone who thrives on making a big impact through influence, lifting capability, strong leadership, communication, and strategy.

You will also;

• Implement a proactive program of Health and Safety initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive safety ownership across all levels.
• Lead risk management programs, that deliver pragmatic solutions across geographically dispersed locations.
• Monitor and report on safety performance, including detailed reporting and data analysis along with communicating findings to the business.
• Be a trusted partner and provide practical advice to enhance safety standards in partnership with regional teams.
• Drive improvements in safety outcomes by lifting capability, coaching and real partnering with regional teams.
• Provide strong leadership and influence through your interactions across the business.

About you

You’re a dynamic Health & Safety professional wanting a step up in their career, across a national portfolio, with a passion for driving meaningful change and supporting large-scale transformation through hands-on initiatives.

You will also have;

• Health and Safety leadership experience across a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of health and safety legislation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and timeframes.
• Proven experience in writing reports, analysing data, and communicating findings.
• Proven ability to influence and coach senior operational leaders and a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications, experience or training in Health and Safety or related discipline.

What's in it for you

A career with us can provide you with:

• Experience working within a diverse, unique and successful Company that is constantly evolving and innovating.
• A friendly, supportive, and flexible work environment that fosters growth and development.
• Homebush West location with free on-site parking or an easy 10-minute walk from Flemington train station.
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to work with us, please Apply Now!

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.  

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.