Arts & Events Safety Coordinator

Carriageworks; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriageworks in Sydney seeks a Safety Coordinator to enhance safety across our diverse operations, including markets, exhibitions, concerts and major events. You will work with the Director, Safety, Risk and Building Services to deliver practical safety initiatives and coordinate training and compliance activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a WHS role, knowledge of NSW WHS legislation, and experience with incident investigations, workers’ compensation and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a WHS role.
• Experience in film, events, entertainment, arts, construction, or other high-risk environments.
• Understanding of NSW WHS legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Exposure to incident investigations, workers compensation and risk management practices.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the facilitation of risk assessments across operational, event and project activities.
• Assist with the identification, assessment and management of critical risks.
• Assist in maintaining organisational risk registers and ensure controls remain effective.
• Support managers in developing and implementing risk controls.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist with monitoring legislative compliance obligations and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve organisational safety performance.
• Assist with the administration of incident, hazard and near miss reporting processes, escalating serious incidents as required.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Monitor corrective actions and follow up with responsible parties to support close out.
• Assist with notifiable incident reporting processes and regulatory correspondence where required.
• Assist with the administration of workers compensation claims and injury management processes.
• Coordinate the collection and submission of required documentation to insurers and stakeholders.
• Maintain regular contact with injured workers to support recovery and return to work outcomes.
• Monitor Certificates of Capacity and assist with suitable duties planning.
• Support the development and implementation of return to work and recovery at work plans.
• Assist managers in implementing workplace adjustments and rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain accurate records of claims, rehabilitation progress and injury management activities.
• Escalate complex claims or recovery concerns to the Director as required.
• Support safety for concerts, festivals, exhibitions, filming, theatre productions and major events.
• Support the review of event safety documentation and elevate issues requiring further assessment.
• Participate in event planning meetings and operational readiness activities.
• Support event operations and respond to safety issues during events when required.
• Review SWMS, licences, insurances and competency requirements.
• Conduct contractor audits and inspections.
• Support consultation and coordination with multiple duty holders.
• Coordinate WHS Committee meetings and consultation processes.
• Support Health and Safety Representatives and worker consultation mechanisms.
• Promote proactive hazard reporting and worker engagement.
• Assist with safety campaigns, awareness activities and continuous improvement programs.
• Coordinate mandatory training records and compliance requirements.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and awareness sessions.
• Assist managers in identifying training and competency requirements.
• Support the maintenance and testing of emergency management arrangements.
• Assist in the coordination of emergency exercises and debriefs.
• Assist with business continuity and emergency preparedness activities.
• Support ECO training and readiness.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contractor management

Education

Certificate IV of Work Health and Safety

Return to Work Coordinator certification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Carriageworks in Sydney seeks a Safety Coordinator to enhance safety across our diverse operations, including markets, exhibitions, concerts and major events. You will work with the Director, Safety, Risk and Building Services to deliver practical safety initiatives and coordinate training and compliance activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a WHS role, knowledge of NSW WHS legislation, and experience with incident investigations, workers’ compensation and risk management practices.