National Fleet Safety Specialist

About the role

Coles is hiring a National Fleet Safety Specialist based in Melbourne. You will be a safety professional who proactively delivers the fleet safety and compliance strategy for Coles Online and CFC van operations, ensuring all 1,200 vans are roadworthy and fit for purpose as a service offering. You will embed safe fleet operational practices within a risk management framework and support the implementation and maintenance of fleet safety procedures.

Required profile

• Ideally a minimum of 3 years of background in FMCG distribution, transport or a logistics environment.
• Genuine specialist with experience in safety, critical risk reduction and fleet management.
• Proven record of achieving results and leading change in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management, including relationship building with internal and external parties.
• Ability to incorporate safety requirements while delivering commercially viable and practical solutions.
• Understanding of business case management for safety initiatives involving CAPEX or OPEX.
• Competency in safety reporting and evaluating compliance, turning insights into frontline safety initiatives.

What we offer

• Hybrid working options and flexible working arrangements.
• Office perks such as a gym, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini supermarket and fooderie hub.
• 5% discount on supermarket and liquor purchases, with occasional 10% double discounts and member-only deals.
• Digital recognition platform with points redeemable for gifts and gift cards.
• Career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave for permanent team members.
• Annual team member share plan with pre-tax salary sacrifice option.