Nathan Wooding
Chisholm,Australia
Summary
Dynamic leader who builds high-performing teams and consistently delivers positive business results. Proven ability to enhance safety management, drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance. Excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
National Safety and Risk Manager - Retail
Endeavour Group
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough analysis of historical data, helping identify patterns and trends in potential risks.
- Conducted regular review of existing policies and procedures, ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organisational goals related to mitigating safety risks.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve safety risk control and mitigation.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and safety accountability.
Area Manager
Dan Murphys
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw operations of 17 Dan Murphy's stores in NSW, recognised for strong scorecard performance, enhancing leadership engagement, and achieving the equal highest direct line leadership cohort engagement in NSW
- Strong financial stewardship, driving cost efficiencies across various areas including team safety, team training, inventory control by continuously optimising processes and systems.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring
- Fostered a positive work environment by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and mutual support among leaders and team members.
National Care and Wellbeing Manager
Endeavour Group
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Supported the safe return to work for 10,000 team members, achieving a 50% reduction in Total Recordable Injuries (TRIs) and a 40% decrease in hours lost.
- Recognised as an imprint finalist for two consecutive years by living our values and established a pre-employment screening program organisation-wide.
- Collaborated with external providers, supported self-insurance transitions to reduce costs, and aligned claim strategies with insurers to minimise risks.
Head of Operations (Business Owner)
Sister & Soul Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Co-founded Sister & Soul in April 2017, growing it into a $2.5 million p/a international online retail operation
- Built systems and structures to support growth, transitioning from a double car garage to an industrial factory, while collaborating on strategic planning initiatives.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to optimise operations.
Risk Manager
Woolworths Ltd - Group Safety & Health
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Established Woolworth's Ltd 'key risk' program to address high potential areas for human injury or death, collaborating with Divisional Safety heads to implement improvements and prepare governance reports for the Woolworth's Board.
- Developed safety procedures for Regulatory Self Insurance Audits, receiving positive feedback from external auditors and contributing to a reduction in business risk recognised by the Board.
National Health and Safety Manager
Home Improvement Division (Masters)
04.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw safety measures for 8,800 team members across 63 Masters sites, developing risk-based policies and coaching senior leaders while monitoring business risks.
- Achieved a 26% reduction in total recordable injuries, 21% reduction in lost time injuries, and 20% decrease in new claims during the challenging period of site closures.
Prior Roles
Woolworths Group
10.1992 - 07.2016
- Head of Safety - Masters Home Improvement
- State Investigation Manager - NSW Woolworth's Ltd
- State Safety Manager - BIG W NSW
- Store Manager BIG W Erina, Young, Greenhills and Newcastle West including Area Manager NSW (R)
State Investigation Manager
Woolworths Ltd
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Mobilised and coordinated resources for timely investigations of serious incidents across 960 NSW and ACT sites, ensuring compliance with Woolworth's' investigation standards through team coaching and development.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses for each incident, presenting final investigation reports with recommendations to key stakeholders, and achieved high performance, leading to a nomination for a business excellence award.
Zone Prevention Manager – NSW Northern
Woolworths Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Established a team of subject matter experts in Safety & Health, Food Safety, and Stock Loss across all business units, leading to a 90% employee engagement score in the NSW Prevention team following a restructure in December 2013
Store Manager
BIG W
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Accountable for setting up new metropolitan BIG W stores within a 12-week timeframe, overseeing all operational aspects.
- Managed safety, compliance, stock flow, wage control, expense management, labor scheduling, recruitment, training, site security, and performance management.
- Successfully established the Newcastle West BIG W store on schedule with no reportable injuries.
- Achieved the highest business operation and safety audit rating of 94% for a new store.
Regional Safety Health & Environment Manager NSW - Acting National S&H Manager BIG W
BIG W
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Oversaw the safety of 5,500 employees across 31 BIG W sites in NSW, providing guidance on safety, rehabilitation, and liability processes.
- Achieved consistently positive safety results in the NSW North Region.
- Acted as National Safety & Health Manager for BIG W for four months in 2010, reporting to the General Manager of Store Operations.
- Led a successful internal Safety Management System Audit, achieving a high rating of 90.5% through in-depth knowledge and practical compliance examples.
Education
Woolworths Ltd Training Academy
12.2015
ICAM (Incident Causation Analysis Method) - Incident investigation
Sydney NSW
Sydney, NSW02.2014
Diploma WHS - Retail Operations
TAFE NSW
Newcastle, NSW09.2012
Diploma in Business - Occupational Health And Safety
SAI Global
Sydney, NSW09.2008
Skills
- Data-Driven Performance Management
- Leadership in Strategy
- Management of Operational Activities
- Team Leaders Skill Development and Training
- Decision-making
- Safety Compliance Oversight
- Return-to-Work Programs
- Compensation Framework
- Self-Insurance Framework Preparation
- Employee Injury Claims Management
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Governance Oversight Reporting
- Internal and External Audits
Hobbies and Interests
Overseas Travel, Music, Dirt-bike Riding, Camping
Timeline
National Safety and Risk Manager - Retail
Endeavour Group
07.2024 - Current
Area Manager
Dan Murphys
07.2023 - 07.2024
National Care and Wellbeing Manager
Endeavour Group
06.2019 - 07.2023
Head of Operations (Business Owner)
Sister & Soul Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2019
Risk Manager
Woolworths Ltd - Group Safety & Health
09.2016 - 01.2018
National Health and Safety Manager
Home Improvement Division (Masters)
04.2015 - 09.2017
State Investigation Manager
Woolworths Ltd
12.2013 - 04.2015
Zone Prevention Manager – NSW Northern
Woolworths Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2013
Store Manager
BIG W
12.2010 - 11.2012
Regional Safety Health & Environment Manager NSW - Acting National S&H Manager BIG W
BIG W
07.2008 - 12.2010
Prior Roles
Woolworths Group
10.1992 - 07.2016
Diploma WHS - Retail Operations
TAFE NSW
Woolworths Ltd Training Academy
ICAM (Incident Causation Analysis Method) - Incident investigation
Sydney NSW
Diploma in Business - Occupational Health And Safety
SAI Global
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