WHS Advisor - Retail & Support Centre - Country Road Group

As our WHS Advisor, you'll play a key role in creating safe, healthy and compliant workplaces across our retail brands and support centre. Partnering closely with leaders and team members, provide practical advice, coaching and support that empowers our teams to work safely and confidently every day.

You'll be a trusted advisor, helping to identify and manage workplace risks, implement effective safety initiatives, and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and best practice. From coaching leaders and influencing positive safety behaviours to driving wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives, this role has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our people and our culture.

If you're passionate about building strong safety cultures, enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and thrive on finding practical solutions that keep people safe, this could be an excellent role for you. 

How You'll Contribute

• Provide practical WHS advice and support to leaders and team members across retail brands and the Support Centre
• Build strong relationships with retail leaders, support centre leaders and other key stakeholders
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, codes of practice and company standards
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify and manage safety risks
• Develop and where required, deliver WHS training, education and awareness programs · Prepare and facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings and leadership workshops
• Assist in maintaining compliance registers, risk registers and WHS governance documentation
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual WHS reporting requirements

Key Capabilities

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or related discipline (Desirable)
• Previous experience in a fast paced, retail, FMCG or logistics environment highly advantageous 
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal
• Ability to influence, negotiate and prioritize tasks 
• Sound understanding of Australian WHS legislation and risk management principles

What We Offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling and financial advice services.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our portfolio of brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.

Who We Are

Country Road Group is a design-led portfolio of premium fashion brands, comprising five iconic labels: Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and Politix. Each brand has its own story, and together they hold a market-leading position in the mid to upper tier of Australia's specialty fashion segment with a focus on delivering our ambition to build a portfolio of distinctive brands that drive sustainable growth. Country Road Group is part of Woolworths Holdings Limited (South Africa), a leading Southern Hemisphere retail group.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

We encourage you to explore our Current Opportunities and we look forward to connecting with you!

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.