Woolworths

• Full time, Permanent Role 

• Sydney Location - Norwest Head Office 

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

About the Role 

This role is accountable for ensuring that our Own Brand products are delivered according to safe, ethical and legislative standards. The development, management, communication and training of policies and standards across all products is the core responsibility of this role. 

You will be a Technical expert in therapeutic, cosmetic and personal care and dangerous goods, and will be required to provide regulatory advice to the business, develop a regulatory strategy, and represent Woolworths on external technical standards committees. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Technical expert in health, beauty, household & environment regulations, claims, and safety standards To ensure policy and procedures for regulatory compliance, claims and product safety are developed, maintained and embedded 

• Provide regulatory strategies, advice and support to the Woolworths supermarkets ecosystem Develop & execute plans for regulatory changes across the Woolworths supermarkets ecosystem Have your finger on the pulse on changes in regulation, category advancements and product recalls globally, and build a regulatory strategy on changes and emerging trends 

• Work with internal partners of all levels within the business to ensure sound understanding of regulations  Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with our internal Technical, Own Brand, Legal, and Commercial teams Mentor junior team members on regulatory compliance 

• Exceptional attention to details, with an ability to write in a clear, concise and simple manner 

About You 

We are looking for our next superstar with the following skills and experience: 

• Graduate Degrees in Law and Pharmaceuticals 

• 10+ years experience in regulatory (Pharmaceuticals & Formulated Non Foods) 

• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory and industry bodies in the pharmaceuticals and formulated non food areas 

• Strong retail experience 

• Experience working with local and international regulators 

• Thorough understanding of Woolworths Supplier Excellence program

• Thorough understanding and/or formal training in product safety – with particular reference to health, beauty, household & environment pre-production to post production 

• Proficient in Google, Microsoft Word & Excel Database applications 

• Sound ethical understanding 

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• Attractive remuneration package, including base salary, super and performance-based incentive schemes

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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