HSE & Risk Coordinator

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$90 - AU$100 per hour

Role Title: HSE & Risk Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 7-12 month contract (project based)

Location: Port Kembla / Illawarra region – predominantly site based

Hourly Pay: Up to $100 per hour (inclusive of super), dependent on experience

Role Details:

  • Support the Project HSE Manager and wider project team to embed best-practice HSE and risk management across a large-scale major capital project
  • Maintain a strong on-site presence (approximately 80% site / 20% office), proactively identifying hazards, unsafe behaviours and non-conformances before incidents occur
  • Act as a visible, hands-on safety presence on site – observing work in progress, intervening when things don’t look right, and coaching contractors on safer ways of working
  • Lead and support HSE initiatives including site inductions, contractor engagement, audits, incident investigations and injury management
  • Work closely with contractors from varying safety backgrounds, managing pushback professionally and influencing behaviour through education rather than enforcement
  • Oversee and maintain existing project HSE systems, standards, emergency management documentation and the project risk register (no policy writing required)
  • Document site observations through photos, reports and records, and contribute to HSE performance reporting and compliance requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hands-on HSE role on commercial construction or major capital works projects (residential experience will not be suitable)
  • Strong background working on active construction sites with high safety standards and complex contractor environments
  • Proven ability to be proactive rather than reactive to HSE issues, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices respectfully
  • Strong working knowledge of Australian HSE legislation, construction site compliance and risk management principles
  • Demonstrated experience influencing site teams and contractors through coaching, communication and relationship-building
  • Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

Hours & Flexibility:

  • Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays as required
  • Typically 40-58 hours per week depending on site activity
  • No fixed start or finish times – flexibility is essential, as early starts or later finishes may be required to support site operations

Additional Details & Benefits:

  • Hands-on, supervisor-level role with genuine influence over on-site safety outcomes
  • New position created to strengthen safety focus following recent incidents
  • While this contract is project-based, strong performers are likely to be recommended for future projects within the organisation
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile major capital project for a leading ASX-listed manufacturer
  • This position is separate to the HS&E Coordinator role previously advertised

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