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 Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight • Applications close Thursday 28 May 2026 • The internal job title for this role is Business Risk & Compliance Specialist • As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts. • You have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts (both Saturday and Sunday). • As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates, this includes a National Police Check
About this work area
As Safety, Risk and Compliance Specialist your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Protecting IKEA co-workers, customers and assets from preventable loss, injury, or illness within the store in order to support the IKEA objectives. • Ability to respond responsibly in emergency and critical situations and ensure that decisive action is taken to ensure safety of all IKEA co-workers, customers, and visitors. • Being a valued business partner who drives for sustainable solutions and improves the profit of the store without jeopardising the desired level of IKEA safety and security. • Conduct safety-related training for internal and external co-workers and contractors. • Proactively assessing and manage risks, and influence management and co-workers within the store to establish an IKEA culture that is risk aware through a risk-based approach. • Ensuring compliance with the IKEA Group Risk Manual, IKEA rules and guidelines, and national and local legal requirements.
As a Safety, Risk and Compliance Specialist you are: • Passionate about the IKEA Culture & Values and enjoying the opportunity to promote a safety-first culture in our store. • Passionate about Safety & Security, driving this message within the store and maintaining a consistent positive customer experience. • Experienced with advising and influencing key stakeholders. • Exceptional verbal communication skills, being able to remain calm and clear even during emergencies and stressful situations. • Driven to thrive in a multi-faceted, fast paced environment where you are relentless about delivering the best outcomes for co-worker, customer, and business. • Current valid security license & first aid certificate, or a willingness and ability to obtain these licenses.
We need people like you
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
