Governance, Assurance and Compliance Specialist
* Influence one of Australia’s biggest organisations; join one of the largest Safety, Health & Wellbeing teams in the country
* Control the narrative of our safety transformation, and present this to senior leadership, and the board
* Drive your passion for Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SH&W) and impact the lives of thousands of people
* Flexible working options - open to applicants in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Welcome to the People Team
Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people – through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation by empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.
What you’ll do
Reporting to our SH&W Platform Fundamentals and Assurance Lead, this role will work in tandem to develop, maintain and support the implementation of the Group Governance, Compliance and Assurance Framework. As our Specialist, you will support the coordination and completion of GCA activities, ranging from reporting for the Board & ExCO to preparing and coordinating audit programs.
Lead the SH&W component of the Self Insurance Program; critical to maintaining
Company Self Insurance Licences across the nation. To enable our evolving Ecosystem, along with our approach to Agile home and delivery teams, it will assist enhancing our existing approach to a risk based assurance program across the Group.
* Support, and where required, lead governance activities including board and executive level reporting, with the ability to continually drive improvements to strengthen governance across the ecosystem
* Lead with support from BU Assurance teams and the InjuryCare team, the SH&W component of the company self insurance audit program
* Develop and maintain relationships with OHS regulators across the country to support self insurance requirements
* Manage and oversee OHS regulatory matters to ensure timely action across the company (ie, compliance notices, enforceable undertakings)
* Where needed, support the GCA Capability lead in Merger, Acquisition and Integrations and new business development, as Woolworths continues to evolves its ecosystem
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have the ability to work at both a strategic and at an operational level. Through strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration, diligence, and attention to detail, the Specialist will have:
* Knowledge of Governance and/or Assurance systems and their practical implementation as well as a solid understanding of OHS legal frameworks
* Strong writing skills required to lead coordination and development of Board & People committee SH&W reports, deep dives, and monthly ExCO reports
* A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in developing and deploying governance and assurance programs
* A strong background in complex, fast-moving organisations
* Exposure and an understanding of self-insurance and safety systems would be desirable
What you’ll experience
* The opportunity to grow within the group
* Strong mentorship and development; an opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Unparalleled growth opportunities
* Get your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brands
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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