Senior Safety Specialist - Support Functions

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role: 

As the Senior Safety Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in embedding safety and wellbeing into the core of our Functional Groups and teams across the business.

This is your chance to make a real impact by supporting the Safety & Wellbeing team in reducing serious incidents and injuries through proactive risk management and safety practices.

You'll work closely with Functional leaders and teams to identify current and emerging risks, and drive the development and implementation of consistent, practical safety solutions.

What's involved:

• Partner with Functional Groups to understand their risk areas and support them in identifying practical solutions

• Coach and mentor Functional Groups to encourage change and uplift safety capability

• Collaborate with Functional Groups to align processes with legislative requirements and organisational goals

• Support the collection and analysis of safety data to inform decision making and continuous improvement.

• Streamline workflows to reduce duplication and improve efficiency in safety-related Functional Groups

• Integrate safety considerations into Functional Groups to support change initiatives

About You: 

You're someone who thrives on collaboration and has a proactive approach to safety. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you can build trusted relationships and positively influence stakeholders at all levels.

You have a technical background in safety and a sound understanding of Health and Safety legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

Your analytical mindset allows you to identify trends and assess high-risk scenarios, while your adaptability and resilience enable you to work across Functional Groups in changing environments.

What you'll need:

• Cert IV or higher in Work Health & Safety (preferred)

• Demonstrated experience in Health & Safety

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Practical experience in risk identification, assessment, and controls

• Ability to influence change and promote positive safety behaviours

• Autonomous and collaborative working styles

• Project Management experience desirable

   

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [email protected].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.