Safety Advisor
Petstock GroupWe are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support and strengthen a practical, safety first culture across our Distribution Centre operations.
This role is highly visible and operationally focused, partnering closely with leaders, frontline teams, HSRs and key stakeholders. You will provide trusted advice, coaching and support while ensuring legislative compliance, effective risk management and continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing.
We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.
Join our passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth team where we work hard and love what we do, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!
Your Impact at Avalon DC you will:
Embed a strong safety culture by coaching leaders and frontline teams to proactively identify hazards, apply safe ways of working and make sound safety‑focused decisions.
Develop, implement and maintain OHS systems and documentation, including risk assessments, audits, safe work procedures and compliance processes.
Lead and support incident, injury and near‑miss management, including investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Deliver engaging safety training and initiatives, partnering with Learning & Development to build capability across the site.
Monitor WHS legislation and compliance requirements, assessing impacts to operations and supporting regulator engagement and assurance activities.
Support wellbeing and engagement initiatives, including safety walks, toolbox talks, OHS committees and acting as a Mental Health First Aider where required.
You are a confident, approachable safety professional who enjoys being hands‑on and making an impact. You bring:
2–3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within transport, logistics, warehousing or distribution environments
Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice
Experience in auditing, risk management and incident investigation
The ability to build trusted relationships and influence at all levels
Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
A practical, hands‑on and solutions‑focused approach to safety
The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with teams
Certificate IV or higher in Work Health & Safety (desirable)
Willingness to travel occasionally to interstate sites if require
Why Join us?
Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet.
If you are passionate about safety, wellbeing and driving meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - https://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock
In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation
Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves
At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community