SHE Manager (IHG) VIC

About Us

At the Independent Hardware Group, we are passionate and committed to our purpose of championing successful independent businesses Australia wide and at the same time strengthening local communities’ one postcode at a time. We’re the leading partner to over 635 independently owned stores – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task, and with the trusted, strong heritage, hardware brands of Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, we enable retailers to the best stores in their town and as such ensuring builders, renovators and DIY’ers build, renovate and maintain the best homes for Australian families. The business is the 2nd largest player in the Australian hardware market. It is Trade focused with a competitive DIY offer with a rich consumer engagement supported by digital capabilities.  

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Reporting to the Senior SHE Manager, this role is responsible for leading the SHE function for the Independent Hardware Group (IHG) pillar in relation to its retail and manufacturing operations in Victoria based out of the Ravenhall Office.

The SHE function at Metcash is a central function, responsible for “shaping, servicing and safeguarding” our business when it comes to safety, health and the environment.  The central SHE function develops the Metcash SHE Strategy and SHE Management System, and works with our business pillars, through a collaborative partnership approach, to cconnect Operations to the SHE Strategy and Management System through training, communications, coaching, advice and audit and support effective execution of the Strategy and System at site.

The primary focus of the role is to help drive a positive SHE culture, robust SHE governance and compliance and improved SHE performance by supporting the business to implement the Metcash SHE Strategy and SHE Management System.

The role requires strong leadership, constructive and positive behaviours and effective engagement of stakeholders including through collaboration and influence. 

Sounds great! Tell me about the role

• Support IHG SA site leaders and other key stakeholders
• Coach and develop IHG SA site leaders in activities such as SHE engagements, critical risk reviews/control verification checks, incident and injury management and general safety, health and environment matters.
• Contribute to/support with the maintenance/continuous improvement of the SHE Management System as required.
• Support IHG SA sites to operate within the Metcash SHE Management System, including by supporting the site to, using templates/tools developed by SHE Team, develop, own and maintain/continuously improve documents/tools for the site, such as SHE Management Plans, SHE Improvement Plans, Traffic Management Plans, Chemical/Dangerous Goods Registers, etc.  Ensure site SHE documentation is in line with SHE Management System frameworks.
• Support or participate in as required the conduct of SHE compliance audits
• In partnership with site leadership, conduct the Annual Management Review of SHE Management System
• Support as required in the preparation of monthly IHG SHE performance reports
• Facilitate as required SHE-related training at IHG SA sites.
• Monitor IHG SA SHE incidents (including near misses), and ensure incident management protocols are followed and robust investigations are completed for Level 3 and 4 incidents by SHE (Level 4) or site operational teams (Level 3), identifying root cause and contributing factors and actions in response.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with IHG SA leadership and site leadership teams, including through attending and participating in relevant State leadership forums and relevant site forums and meetings, to influence and drive improved SHE culture, governance, compliance and performance across IHG’s operations in South Australia.

You’re Likely a Match If you have

• Tertiary qualifications in SHE or a related discipline such as legal or sciences.
• Understanding of relevant Australian and New Zealand safety, health and environmental legislation including national heavy vehicle legislation/CoR
• ICAM investigation trained/certified
• Sound understanding of a warehouse/retail environment
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and achieve outcomes through collaboration and influence
• Encourages and inspires commitment and effort

Life at Metcash

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

🌍 Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Equity, an accredited Flex Ready workplace, and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

The industry is changing, and we need adaptable people who thrive under pressure to build meaningful relationships with our diverse family of independents. So, get stuck into a promising career in a fast-growing industry. Together, we can supply Australia with a strong future, powered by local communities.
 

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