HSE & Risk Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Location: Port Kembla / Illawarra Region (predominantly site-based)

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

About the Role

We are seeking experienced HSE professionals to support a major capital project within a complex industrial environment.

This is a highly visible, site-focused role where you’ll partner with project teams and contractors to drive positive safety outcomes across a large-scale brownfield construction environment. We’re looking for proactive safety professionals who are comfortable spending time in the field, engaging with people, identifying risks early, and influencing safer ways of working.

Working alongside the Project HSE Manager and wider project leadership team, you’ll play a key role in embedding best-practice health, safety and risk management throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Project HSE Manager and project teams to embed best-practice HSE and risk management across a major capital project
Maintain a strong on-site presence, engaging directly with project teams, contractors and frontline personnel
Identify hazards, unsafe behaviours and emerging risks before incidents occur
Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and contractor engagement activities
Lead and support site inductions, toolbox talks, investigations and corrective actions
Coach and influence contractors and project personnel to achieve positive safety outcomes
Assist with incident investigations, injury management and return-to-work processes
Maintain project HSE systems, standards, emergency management documentation and risk registers
Support project reporting, governance and compliance requirements
Contribute to the development of a strong, proactive safety culture across multiple project teams

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a dedicated HSE, Safety Advisor, Safety Partner or similar role
Experience working within construction, heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining or major capital project environments
Strong understanding of risk management principles and construction/project safety requirements
Proven ability to influence, coach and build credibility with contractors and operational teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A practical, hands-on approach to safety leadership
Relevant qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline

Highly Regarded Experience

Brownfield project experience
Heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
Major shutdown, maintenance or capital project experience
Contractor management and high-risk work environments
Large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

Hours & Flexibility

Standard Monday to Friday working week
Typically 40-58 hours per week depending on project requirements
Occasional weekend work may be required during critical project phases
Flexibility around working hours is essential, with some periods requiring early starts, later finishes, or extended days to support project delivery

What’s on Offer?

Opportunity to join a significant major capital project in the Illawarra region
Long-term project pipeline with strong extension potential
Hands-on role with genuine influence over site safety outcomes
Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
Exposure to complex construction and industrial project activities
Potential opportunities to transition into future projects for strong performers

Apply Now

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