We’re seeking a Health & Safety Partner to join our People & Culture team at Brand Collective. This full-time role will be based at our Richmond Support Office with regular travel to stores and distribution centres. You’ll partner with leaders across the business to drive a proactive safety culture, ensuring our team members feel safe, supported, and empowered at work. Reporting to the GGM People & Culture, you’ll be responsible for driving compliance and embedding a positive, prevention-led health, safety and wellbeing culture across our retail stores and support offices, covering operations across Australia and New Zealand. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGDevelop and maintain WHS policies, procedures and frameworks in line with AU/NZ legislative requirementsDrive compliance with key reforms including Respect@Work and Positive Duty obligationsMonitor legislative changes and proactively address health, safety, and wellbeing risksLead physical and psychosocial risk assessments, audits and store inspectionsCollaborate with business leaders to build and reinforce a culture of safety, respect and inclusionDesign prevention strategies that tackle psychosocial risks and workplace behaviour challengesOwn the end-to-end WorkCover claims process, ensuring timely, compliant and people-first outcomesLead early intervention and return-to-work strategies that minimise downtime and support sustainable recoveryMonitor and report on premium performance and partner with insurers to identify mitigation opportunitiesIn collaboration with the People Business Partnering team, develop and deliver WHS and wellbeing training, tools and resourcesCoach leaders and team members to embed a proactive, safety-first mindset across the organisationSet up and maintain reporting systems to track WHS performance, trends and incidentsProvide actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen maturity across WHS and injury management ABOUT YOU4 years’ experience in a WHS, safety advisory or injury management role, ideally within a multi-site environment (retail industry experience a bonus)Strong understanding of relevant WHS legislation in both Australia and New ZealandExperience managing end-to-end WorkCover and return-to-work processesComfortable developing training and working with stakeholders at all levelsAnalytical, proactive and highly organised—you bring structure and insight to everything you doPassionate about people, culture and creating workplaces where everyone feels safe, seen and supported JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFERGenerous discounts - Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!Exclusive LK Group discounts - Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!Access to sample sales - Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.Leave when it matters - Paid parental leave, volunteer leave & purchased leave options.Loyalty rewards - We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!Well-being matters - Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program. READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?Bring your passion for safety and people to a role that truly matters! Help us create a workplace where wellbeing is more than a policy, it’s part of who we are. ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300 stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life! At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life! Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.
