This is Adairs Adairs is on an exciting journey to become Australia's Ultimate Home Style Destination, and this is the perfect time to join us as we grow. For over 100 years, we've helped Australians create homes that are stylish, functional, and uniquely theirs. This role is responsible for driving day-to-day WHS compliance, supporting a positive safety culture, and helping reduce workplace incidents and workers compensation claims across our retail network.

How You'll Add Value

Develop and deliver the Group-wide Retail Health & Safety strategy across multiple retail brands

Lead the Health & Safety and Workers Compensation programs, driving early intervention and injury prevention initiatives

Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Group policies, procedures, and safe work practices

Foster a strong safety culture through leadership, coaching, accountability and continuous improvement

Drive reductions in LTIFR, TRIFR and workers compensation claims through proactive risk management

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Partner with operational leaders to support their Health & Safety responsibilities and capability development

Oversee Health & Safety reporting, including Board-level insights, metrics and KPI performance

Design and deliver training programs that strengthen organisational capability and meet due diligence obligations

About You

Significant experience leading Health & Safety strategies and outcomes within a multi-site retail environment or comparable multi-site operation.

Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and Workers Compensation frameworks

Proven success developing and implementing safety strategies across complex organisations

Experience managing claims, injury management and return-to-work programs





Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills across all leadership levels

Data-driven with excellent analytical, problem-solving and reporting capabilities

Passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a positive safety culture

Make Home Your Career At Adairs, we're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel inspired, supported and excited about the impact they make. Our purpose-built Support Office at Chadstone has been designed with our people in mind, creating an setting where collaboration, wellbeing and connection thrive.

Here’s What Makes Working With Us Special

Work from a world-class retail and lifestyle destination, with unparalleled access to shopping, dining and everyday essentials

Paid Parental Leave – supporting your family through life's biggest moments

Up to 6 weeks’ annual leave with purchased leave option

Heavily discounted reformer Pilates, barre, and spin classes just steps from our office

State-of-the-art end-of-trip facilities — ride in, refresh or get ready for a night out

A fun, buzzing office culture (yes, the drinks cart makes an appearance) — bubbles included

Generous team discount across Adairs and our wider group, including exclusive sample sales

Referral rewards — good people bring good people

Weekly “All-In” meetings – always be in the know of what is happening across the entire business

Free onsite parking + novated lease options

Support that matters: EAP (legal, financial, wellbeing) + discounted health insurance

Family-friendly benefits, including a dedicated nursing room for new parents

Why Adairs? This is an opportunity to shape and influence safety outcomes across a diverse retail network, working closely with senior leaders to build a safer, healthier and more compliant organisation.

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📌 Group Retail Health and Safety Manager (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Adairs Retail Group
📍 Port Phillip City