Brighter Futures Start Here We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families. As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of. Join the team At Kmart, we take pride in our dedication to continuously improving the Safety & Wellbeing of our team members and as such, we are excited to share that we are looking for a passionate and people focused Safety, Injury & Wellbeing Advisor to join our dynamic Health and Safety team in a 12 month fixed term role with a genuine view for permanency! Reporting to the Safety, Injury & Wellbeing Manager (NZ), this role will be at the forefront of coaching and building leadership capability to deliver best practice Health and Safety standards in store while showing care and support for team members recovering from a workplace injury. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our stores south of Rotorua to Invercargill in all aspects of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. This will involve regular store visits, building strong partnerships with your Zone Managers, Store Leadership as well as our engaged Health and Safety Committees. This role can be based out of Christchurch or Wellington. What you'll be doing In this role, your primary responsibilities will include: Store Engagement: Building strong relationships with Kmart stores by actively engaging with store management and in store Health & Safety committees to enhance their understanding of Safety and Injury Management. Proactive Coaching: Conducting in Store Heath Checks and coaching store leaders on areas of opportunity and risk. Drive Continuous Improvement: Continually monitor and enhance the effectiveness of onsite safety and injury management strategies and provide innovative solutions to drive improvement. You will analyse hazard and incident trends to contribute to proactive control strategies. Support Stores in Responding to Incidents: Focused on both the care for the employee and the learning and understanding of the incident / corrective action, you will ensure best practice standards are met across both areas. Support injured workers: Consult and provide feedback to case officers on appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and other services, as well as return-to-work issues. Conduct fieldwork, including meetings with managers and health practitioners to discuss return-to-work issues and treatment. To be successful in this role you'll have: A background in Safety and/or Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiologist) or a related field such as Rehabilitation Counselling. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Safety/Injury Management. Experience working in a self-insured environment is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience in a retail environment is advantageous but not mandatory. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic working environment. High-level organizational skills with expertise in effective work and process planning. Exceptional communication and influencing skills to negotiate and drive outcomes. Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including effective communication with workers, managers, and medical providers. Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Benefits we'll offer you: Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office. A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks. A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products. Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers! We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office. We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances. A dynamic learning and support program. Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor. In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in. A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you. A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes. Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase. Wesfarmers is Kmart's parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement. Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group. We're here to make everyday living brighter From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we're now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We're designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We're progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers. A place you can belong At Kmart and Target, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing ******. If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr