HS&E Coordinator

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$90 - AU$110 per hour + (flexible for the right candidate)

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.

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Application Developer (AWS & Data Migration)

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

IT Application Developer – AWS & Data Migration

Location: Wollongong
Contract Duration: 12-month contract
Security Clearance: Baseline preferred (or ability to obtain)

Role Overview

The IT Application Developer will work within a large, established technology team delivering application enhancements and business-as-usual (BAU) support for critical business systems. The role focuses on web application development, AWS cloud services, API development, and data migration, working closely with project and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Support

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain applications in line with agreed architecture and standards

  • Deliver enhancements and support BAU activities across multiple applications

  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable

Cloud & Data

  • Develop and support solutions using AWS services, including Lambda, Aurora, DMS, and SCT

  • Participate in data migration activities, including schema conversion and data validation

  • Work with MongoDB and relational databases

Integration & APIs

  • Design and build RESTful APIs and integration services

  • Ensure high performance, reliability, and security of integrations

Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with project managers, business analysts, architects, and developers

  • Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery activities

  • Provide technical input into solution design and implementation approaches

Documentation & Quality

  • Create and maintain technical documentation

  • Follow coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes

  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing

Leadership & Guidance

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members where required

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • 5+ years’ experience in application or software development

  • Strong web development experience

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • AWS Lambda

    • AWS DMS (Data Migration Services)

    • AWS SCT (Schema Conversion Tool)

    • AWS Aurora

    • API development

    • MongoDB

  • Proven experience delivering data migration projects

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

  • Experience in large, complex enterprise or government environments

  • Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies

Security Requirements

A Baseline Security Clearance is preferred. Candidates without clearance must be eligible and willing to obtain one.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter, clearly outlining their suitability for the role.

📧 Applications to: priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

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Logistics Coordinator

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$70 - AU$85 per hour

Title: Logistics Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 6-9 month contract (very likely to extend)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based

Hourly Pay: Approx. $75-$85/hour

Client Industry: ASX-listed Steel Manufacturer

Role Overview:

Join a leading ASX listed manufacturing team on one of the largest site upgrades in the region. This brand-new role has opened due to a significant influx of incoming equipment. You’ll play a key part in coordinating logistics on-site, working closely with suppliers, transport companies, and warehouse teams.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate delivery logistics with trucking and transport companies
  • Oversee unloading, inspection, repacking, and readiness of equipment for site use
  • Keep laydown and storage areas safe, tidy, and well-organised
  • Accurately track equipment and supplies using Datapel and Excel
  • Follow WHS procedures and work collaboratively with engineers and site teams
  • Provide regular updates to the project team on progress and inventory
  • Step in to assist teammates and ask for support when needed

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

  • 5-10 years’ experience in logistics/warehouse coordination on industrial projects
  • Forklift licence – essential
  • Ability to coordinate with trucking companies and manage incoming goods
  • Computer literacy, including experience with Datapel, Excel, or similar systems
  • Ability to read basic site drawings and delivery schedules
  • Strong focus on teamwork and safety – this is a small team and mutual support is essential
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Willingness to work a 5-6 day week (approx. 7am-5pm) including rotating Saturdays

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in steelworks or heavy industry
  • Overhead crane licence
  • Knowledge of WHS regulations

What You’ll Get:

  • A stable long-term contract with strong extension potential
  • Be part of a high-impact site upgrade project
  • Join a tight-knit, safety-first team where collaboration is key
  • Work for a well-established ASX-listed manufacturer in Port Kembla
  • Solid work-life structure with set hours and local work

To Apply:

If you’re a reliable, hands-on logistics professional looking for a great team and a steady role, apply now and send us your resume!

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APS3 Participant Support Officer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$37.36 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS3 Participant Support Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills/Chatswood/Blacktown/Coffs Harbour/Broken Hill/Wollongong/Katoomba/Wagga Wagga/Dubbo. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $37.36 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Hybrid Role

About the role:

The APS3 Participant Support Officer role will have a high level of contact with participants and other internal and external stakeholders and will provide high-quality customer service as the first point of contact and resolution for participant matters, either via front-of-house services, over the phone and via email.

The APS3 Participant Support Officer role is a frontline customer-facing role and requires attendance at a client’s office location.

New starters must attend the office each day for the first 12 weeks to enable optimum training and support while consolidating learnings from training.

Key skills required for role/s:

  • Providing high-quality customer service as the first point of contact and resolution for participants, customers, and stakeholders, in person, over the phone, via email, at the operating counter and reception in clients’ offices.
  • Resolving moderately complex and escalated customer enquiries, where there may not be clear advice, guidance or scripts and/or referring for response by the appropriate team, government, or community service as per the NDIS Act, work instructions, operational guidelines, and Ministerial direction.
  • Managing and resolving participant matters as per the NDIS Act, work instructions, operational guidelines, and Ministerial direction.
  • Analysing and managing workflow, including making recommendations to peers and supervisors about work allocation, ensuring Agency and Ministerial objectives are met.
  • Making outbound calls to NDIS participants, providers, and other stakeholders.
  • Undertaking suitability assessments for entry and exits into specialist planning streams.
  • Managing inboxes, including triaging, making priority decisions escalating participant matters and referring to the appropriate service delivery team.
  • Assisting project management activities, such as the development of project plans, providing advice, assisting with research and analysis, and supporting regular project reporting.
  • Assisting and researching solutions for moderately complex issues, including participating in risk management analysis, ensuring priorities and timeframes are met.
  • Working collaboratively in a team environment, providing feedback, contributing to process improvement, team activities and on-the-job support.

Desirable skills to have for the role/s:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy and excellent customer service skills for handling sensitive or challenging conversations.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making based on evidence and sound judgment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adhere to schedules.
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in dynamic environments.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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