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Safety, Risk & Compliance Specialist

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  • North Lakes, Queensland, Australia
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 329760

  • Date posted: 05/03/2026

    • Our team within IKEA

    At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

    We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
    We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
    We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
    We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

    What you need to know

    Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
    • Leave entitlements – 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more
    • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
    • 15% Co-worker discount
    • Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
    • Co-worker uniform provided
    • Free Co-worker parking
    • Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
    • Bonus programme (where eligible)
    • Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

    Additional information:
    • This role is a temporary full-time position for 6 months (76 hours per fortnight).
    • The Internal title for this role is Business, Risk and Compliance Specialist
    • Applications close Thursday 19 March 2026.
    • Because our store operates 7 days per week, you must be available to work a rotating roster including day and evening shifts, with alternating weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday).
    • As part of the recruitment process, final candidates will complete a pre-employment check, including a National Police Check.

    About this work area

    As a Safety, Risk & Compliance Specialist, you will help ensure a safe and secure environment for co-workers, customers, and visitors in our store. Your work will focus on identifying risks, responding to incidents, and supporting teams across the store to improve safety and compliance.

    Your responsibilities will include:
    • Helping keep co-workers and customers safe by identifying risks and improving safety practices across the store.
    • Responding to incidents or emergencies and supporting teams to ensure everyone remains safe.
    • Working closely with leaders and departments to identify risks and find practical solutions.
    • Delivering safety and compliance training to co-workers and contractors.
    • Supporting a strong safety culture by encouraging awareness and proactive risk management.
    • Ensuring compliance with the IKEA Group Risk Manual, IKEA rules and guidelines, and relevant national and local legislation.
    • Conducting regular checks of store areas, equipment, and processes to identify potential safety gaps.
    • Ensuring key safety equipment and systems (such as fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits, and evacuation plans) are maintained and up to date.
    • Reviewing incidents and hazards to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve safety across the store.



    You may enjoy this role if you:
    • Are passionate about safety and protecting people.
    • Stay calm and make sound decisions during incidents or urgent situations.
    • Enjoy solving problems and improving how things work.
    • Like working with different teams across the store.
    • Are organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
    • Communicate clearly and are comfortable coaching others on safety expectations.
    • Are comfortable using reporting systems, dashboards, and documentation tools.
    • Take initiative to identify opportunities to improve safety, simplify processes, or reduce risks.
    • Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

    This role involves a physical component. The successful candidate must be able to respond promptly to incidents, navigate stairs where required, and sustain extended periods of standing and walking while conducting full-store audits and routine compliance checks.




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