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Senior WHS Risk Specialist

Woolworths Group
06 Dec 2025Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, 2153Accounting & Finance
This is a Senior WHS Risk Specialist role with Woolworths Group based in Baulkham Hills, NSW, AU Woolworths Group Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior WHS Risk Specialist role at Woolworths Group Senior WHS Risk Specialist Support in designing and executing the Safety, Health & Wellbeing Material Risk management strategy for one of Australia’s biggest organisations Utilise your extensive operational knowledge and influencing skills to uplift our risk management frameworks and controls, partnering with both internal and external stakeholders Permanent role available - open to applicants in Sydney (preference) or Melbourne We are Woolworths Group We are Woolworths Group. 200,000 bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. What you’ll do As our Senior WHS Material Risk Specialist, you will be pivotal in the delivery of our strategy and framework, partnering across the business and external bodies. Design, develop, and ensure the effectiveness of a group-wide safety material risk program, focused on our critical controls and delivering a robust risk management framework. This role requires the ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills to advance strategic direction, driving change from concept to full implementation. You will provide expert thought leadership, leverage data insights, and build risk management capability across the entire SH&W platform to ensure compliance and effective governance of all material risks. Driving enhanced safety performance by building and uplifting Material Risk capability across the entire Group Evolving our approach to risk assessments, audits and incident investigations to drive learning, focusing on both failures and successes Developing strategic, targeted risk reduction action plans in collaboration with senior leaders and business units Proactively identifying emerging risks and supporting the management and governance of High Potential Incidents Facilitating risk analysis activities (e.g., Bowtie workshops) and preparing formal reports for Board and Executive audiences Coaching and mentoring SH&W teams and business partners on Group Risk Frameworks and contemporary risk management What you’ll bring As both a strategic and execution level role, our Senior Material Risk Specialist will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration, operate in an independent manner as needed, to advise solutions and strategic direction. With a comfort in working in a changing and vast ecosystem, you will be adaptable and influential through data and analytical rigour. Tertiary qualifications in safety or equivalent and/or relevant industry experience 7yrs in a similar role that requires leadership and influencing at the senior level across a large complex organisation, with experience leading teams Demonstrated application of ISO31000 Risk Management principles and current knowledge of relevant WH&S legislation across ANZ Proven ability to execute projects in fast-paced environments and adept at navigating complex, ambiguous problems Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills; use storytelling to convert data into risk insights in a commercial setting Demonstrated experience in partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders down, both internally and with external bodies What you’ll experience A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network. Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you. Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work. Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow Discover more opportunities with Woolworths Group Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Woolworths Group team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Designing safety programs ️ Driving safety performance ‍ Coaching teams Key Strengths Operational knowledge Stakeholder engagement Leadership Data analysis Project management ️ Communication Why Woolworths Group is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Woolworths Group not with Hatch.

Date06 Dec 2025

Location Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, 2153

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