HS&E Coordinator

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading ASX-listed manufacturer, to support a critical hire within one of their capital projects. We are seeking an experienced HS&E Coordinator to support a major, long-term infrastructure program.

Role Title: HS&E Coordinator – Major Infrastructure Projects

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract (strong likelihood of extension – long-term program through to 2033)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Port Kembla / South Coast, NSW This is a 100% site-based role (early starts required).

Hourly Pay: Up to $110 an hour including super

Start Date: ASAP

Role Details:

• Provide hands-on Health, Safety & Environment leadership across a complex, contractor-heavy construction environment.
• Lead HS&E governance, compliance, and assurance across high-risk civil and infrastructure works.
• Deliver and manage site inductions (early starts from approx. 6-7am).
• Review, assess, and approve HS&E documentation including SWMS, JSEAs, high-risk construction documentation, and contractor safety submissions.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
• Partner closely with construction, engineering, and project controls teams to proactively manage risk.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and HS&E performance reporting.
• Monitor application of governance systems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and support other HS&E professionals and contractors to uplift safety capability and culture.
• Maintain a strong, visible site presence and engage daily with contractors and site leadership.

Required Skills and Experience (Non-Negotiable):

• Strong construction background, ideally civil, heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial or mining.
• 7+ years’ experience in senior, hands-on HS&E / WHS roles (not junior or purely advisory).
• Formal WHS qualification – Cert IV minimum (Diploma or Graduate Diploma highly regarded).
• Proven experience across broader WHS governance, not limited to construction only.
• 100% site-based experience and genuinely comfortable working on site full-time.
• Experience working on large, long-term projects with multiple contractors.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and its practical application.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving:
• SWMS
• JSEAs
• High-risk construction documentation
• Contractor safety submissions
• Hands-on experience with:
• Audits and inspections
• Incident investigation and reporting
• HS&E metrics, KPIs, and reporting
• Comfortable working in early-start environments (6-7am site starts).

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Major infrastructure programs (ports, steelworks, industrial facilities, transport, heavy civils).
• Experience engaging with regulators (SafeWork, EPA).
• Exposure to environmental compliance, including EMPs, approvals, and environmental controls.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced HS&E professionals.
• Strong background working in contractor-heavy environments.
• Proven stakeholder management across:
• Construction teams
• Project controls
• Engineering
• Client-side leadership

Culture & Soft Skills (Critical to Success):

• Collaborative, people-first approach – not a “clipboard cop”.
• Able to influence without formal authority.
• Comfortable working shoulder-to-shoulder with construction teams.
• Calm, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Confident coaching, mentoring, and uplifting others.
• Able to balance strong governance with practical delivery.
• Resilient and confident operating in a large, complex project environment.

Practical & Logistical Fit:

• Ideally local to Port Kembla / Wollongong / South Coast.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Comfortable with an initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.