Job Description
Safety Lead – Distribution Centre
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Truganina, Melbourne VIC | Permanent | ASAP Start
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The Opportunity
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Safety Lead to join a large, highly automated distribution centre in Truganina, Melbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‐on safety professional who enjoys working closely with Operations and wants to take ownership of safety within a complex, high‐risk logistics environment. The site supports major retail operations and has approximately 300 employees, operating across a 24/7, three‐shift environment. The successful candidate will be the key Safety representative on site, partnering closely with operational leaders to identify risk, drive safety improvement and maintain a strong safety culture.
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The Site & Environment
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This is a highly automated distribution centre combining advanced technology with traditional warehouse operations.
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Goods‐to‐Person automation and robotics
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Automated product picking and movement
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Bulk storage
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High‐rise picking
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Manual put‐away and picking
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Forklifts and mobile plant
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Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
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Stock pickers
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Pedestrian and MHE interaction
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High‐volume logistics operations
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This is a genuinely operational safety role, requiring someone who is comfortable being close to the floor, understanding how the operation works and identifying practical solutions to manage risk.
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About the Role
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As Safety Lead, you will take ownership of safety across the distribution centre and work closely with Operations to ensure safety remains embedded within day‐to‐day decision making.
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Lead and manage safety across the distribution centre
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Build strong relationships with operational leaders and key stakeholders
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Provide practical safety advice and support across the site
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Identify, assess and manage operational risks
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Manage risks associated with MHE, forklifts and pedestrian interaction
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Support incident investigation and management
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Drive safety initiatives and continuous improvement
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Develop and maintain a strong safety culture
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Partner with Operations to implement practical risk controls
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Provide visible safety leadership across the site
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Ensure appropriate safety standards are maintained within a fast‐paced operational environment
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You will need to be confident working in an environment where operational requirements and safety priorities can sometimes compete, and be able to influence stakeholders without compromising safety standards.
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What We're Looking For
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We are particularly interested in Safety professionals with experience in distribution centres, warehousing, logistics or other high‐risk operational environments.
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Strong experience in one or more of the following would be highly regarded.
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Distribution centres
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Warehousing
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Transport & logistics
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FMCG
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Manufacturing
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High‐risk operational environments
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Automated logistics environments
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Machinery and MHE operations
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You should have a strong understanding of practical operational risks, particularly around machinery, mobile plant, MHE, forklifts and pedestrian interaction.
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Candidates from other high‐risk industries may also be considered where they have significant exposure to machinery and complex operational environments.
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You'll be a strong fit if you are:
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A confident and hands‐on Safety professional
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Comfortable working closely with Operations
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Experienced in high‐risk operational environments
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Strong at stakeholder engagement and influencing
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Able to work autonomously
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Commercial and practical in your approach to safety
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Comfortable operating in a fast‐paced environment
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Able to quickly understand operational risks and implement practical controls
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Purely retail‐based safety experience without significant exposure to high‐risk operational environments is unlikely to be suitable for this role.
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Working Arrangements
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Location: Truganina, Melbourne VIC
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Employment: Permanent
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Start: ASAP
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Hours: Predominantly day shift
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Weekend work: No regular Saturday requirement
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Peak periods: Some weekend work may be required during Christmas peak operations
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On‐call expectation: Availability to respond should a significant incident occur outside normal working hours
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Contract Opportunity
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An immediate contract opportunity may also be available for the right candidate while the permanent recruitment process is underway.
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The contract opportunity would suit an experienced Safety professional with strong:
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DC / warehouse experience
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Logistics or transport experience
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FMCG or manufacturing experience
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MHE and machinery exposure
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High‐risk operational experience
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There may also be an opportunity for the successful contractor to transition into the permanent position if the fit is right for both parties.
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Why Consider This Prospect?
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Join a large‐scale, highly automated distribution centre
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Approximately 300 employees across the site
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Complex and varied operational safety environment
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Chance to take ownership of site Safety
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High level of exposure to Operations and senior stakeholders
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Potential immediate contract option
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Potential pathway from contract to permanent
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact on safety performance across a major operation
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📌 Safety Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Bluefin Resources
📍 Melbourne