Job Description

Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest retail groups - Accent Group. With a portfolio of over 850+ stores, 34 iconic brands (including HOKA, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Platypus, Hype DC, Stylerunner, Nude Lucy, The Athletes Foot, Sports Direct, Glue Store and Vans), and 30+ online platforms, we’re not just selling shoes - we’re shaping the future of retail. At Accent Group, we’re driven by innovation, passionate about people, and serious about creating standout career opportunities. Whether you’re starting your retail journey or looking to grow into leadership, you’ll be part of a culture that values individuality, rewards performance, and empowers you to make your mark (in your kicks of course!)

About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and self-motivated Loss Prevention & Safety Partner to join our team at Accent Group's EVO Distribution Centre in Truganina.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone based in Melbourne's west who is looking to grow their career in Loss Prevention & Safety while bringing their retail or distribution experience into a new environment!
If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, takes initiative and wants to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. No formal Health & Safety qualifications? That's okay, we'll provide the training and support you need to build your knowledge and develop your career.
What You'll Do
• Partner with the Distribution Centre leadership team to minimise stock loss and improve workplace safety.
• Conduct regular compliance audits, safety inspections and operational walkthroughs across the Distribution Centre.
• Identify safety risks, investigate incidents and support corrective actions to reduce future risks.
• Lead and support investigations into theft, stock loss, policy breaches and other workplace incidents.
• Monitor Distribution Centre shrink and identify opportunities to improve inventory controls and operational processes.
• Manage site security including access control systems, CCTV, alarms, keys, safes and visitor management.
• Support emergency response procedures and liaise with emergency services and external security providers when required.
• Deliver coaching, guidance and training to support compliance with Loss Prevention and Safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and external suppliers to ensure best practice outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and documentation across all investigations, audits and safety activities.
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience in a retail, Loss Prevention, Safety, Security or Distribution Centre role.
• A self-starter who enjoys taking ownership and making a positive impact.
• Experience investigating incidents, solving problems and making fact-based decisions.
• Knowledge of inventory management, stocktakes or shrink reduction is highly regarded.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety or a genuine interest in developing your capability in this area.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
• A collaborative approach and passion for continuous improvement.
• A customer-first mindset and commitment to creating safe, secure and efficient operations.
Why Join Accent Group?
• Grow your career in Loss Prevention & Safety with Australia's leading footwear retailer.
• Be based at our Truganina Distribution Centre, with opportunities to work closely with our Support Centre.
• Receive Health & Safety training and development to expand your skills.
• Bring your retail experience into a broader operational role with real career progression.
• Join a supportive and collaborative Loss Prevention & Safety team, now proudly part of the People Team.
• Enjoy generous team member discounts across Accent Group's portfolio of leading brands.
• Work with a business that values teamwork, integrity, accountability and making it happen.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.