Join a collaborative WHS team that works closely with WorkCover, HR, stores, distribution centres and support office teams across the business. You’ll work alongside experienced WHS professionals to promote a strong safety culture, provide practical support and drive continuous improvement across a diverse, multi-site environment.
Reporting to the WHS Manager, you’ll provide specialist WHS advice, guidance and support to leaders and team members across the business. You’ll play a key role in implementing and continuously improving WHS policies, procedures, systems and initiatives, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and business requirements. The role will also involve managing WHS projects, conducting site visits and inspections, supporting incident investigations, and overseeing reporting and compliance activities.
You’ll provide practical WHS advice, training and consultation across stores, distribution centres and support office, while supporting incident investigations, site inspections, audits and compliance activities. You’ll contribute to the development and maintenance of WHS policies, procedures, reports, training materials and safety initiatives, as well as monitor WHS and WorkCover reporting, systems and statistics to identify opportunities for improvement. You’ll also support and coach the WHS team and build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the business.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a qualified WHS professional with a minimum Cert IV in WHS and 5+ years’ practical WHS/OHS experience. You’ll have a strong understanding of WHS and WorkCover legislation, with the ability to interpret requirements and apply them in a practical business environment. You’ll be an organised, adaptable and confident communicator who can manage competing priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships and influence positive safety outcomes. Previous experience working within a multi-site retail environment would be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
Grow your career with purpose – Access a wide range of learning and development programs, including our internally designed leadership courses (including our Women In Leadership program) to support your long-term growth. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a difference in healthcare, working with a collaborative and supportive team.
Be rewarded for your impact – Enjoy annual salary reviews linked to your performance, recognising the value you bring to the team.
Flexibility that works – Work from home one day per week, while staying connected with your team at our vibrant Preston Support Office four days a week. We’re committed to supporting our people through life’s important moments. Alongside our formal flexibility policies, we recognise that some circumstances, such as returning from parental leave or managing personal wellbeing may require additional consideration. In these situations, we work collaboratively on case‑by‑case arrangements to provide the support needed while balancing the requirements of the role and team.
Paid parental leave – We support growing families with six weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and one week of paid parental leave for secondary carers.
Exclusive savings – Access generous team member discounts across a wide range of products with our partnership with Flare, including company-wide corporate offers on healthcare premiums with Bupa Healthcare, banking benefits with Comm Bank, novated leasing and a team member discount card entitling you to savings in our Chemist Warehouse Pharmacies
Support when you need it – Tap into confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for personal or professional support.
Take advantage of our subsidised and convenient onsite canteen for varied and affordable meals, coffee, confectionary and bakery items.
Easy commuting – Enjoy our complimentary shuttle bus connecting nearby train stations to the Preston Support Office, making public transport travel simple and stress‑free.
Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.
How to Apply!
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Sigma Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed.
Chemist Warehouse is part of Sigma Healthcare. We opened our first store in Melbourne back in 2000. Over the next few years, several more stores opened in Victoria. Our success pushed us to explore other states, in 2004, our first interstate store opened in Cairns, Queensland.
Today, Chemist Warehouse has over 570 stores across Australia, employing more than 20,000 team members! We are proud to say, we are Australia’s leading retail pharmacy group and still growing, both domestically and internationally! As our international presence continues to expand, we’re committed to delivering excellence for our customers, suppliers, and communities across the world.
