EHS Coordinator - NSW

Valmont Solar; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Novated Lease options

Staff discounts on retail products

Job summary

Valmont Solar is seeking an experienced EHS Coordinator to support our New South Wales site teams. You will implement and develop EHS programs, policies, and initiatives to strengthen compliance and safety across sites.

Reporting to the ANZ Regional Environment, Health & Safety Manager, you will run incident investigations, deliver trainings, and partner with leaders to foster a proactive safety culture. Travel between NSW sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level or higher in OH&S or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OH&S legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing or high-risk environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead incidents, near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate EHS training and awareness programs for NSW sites.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed safety best practices and culture.
• Monitor compliance and support audits and inspections across sites.
• Provide guidance to site management and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk assessment

Investigations

Auditing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

20-22 Amax Avenue Girraween New South Wales 2145

About Us. We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

The Impact You’ll Make

We are currently seeking an experienced EHS Coordinator to support our New South Wales site teams on a full-time basis. Reporting to the ANZ Regional Environment, Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation and ongoing development of EHS programs, policies, and initiatives that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and create a safer workplace for all employees.

• Facilitate investigations for incidents, near-misses, and hazards while simultaneously developing corrective/preventive actions to minimize recurrence and improve safety performance.
• Implement and coordinate training and awareness programs to educate employees on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices, while also promoting a proactive approach to risk management.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed safety best practices, strengthen accountability and foster a proactive culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility.
• Monitor and promote EHS compliance, ensuring effective implementation of systems and processes in accordance with legislative objectives and responsibilities.
• Provide expert guidance and support to site management, ensuring compliance and accountability across all sites.
• Champion a strong safety culture by providing expert guidance, coaching leaders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audit readiness by coordinating documentation, compliance activities, and improvement actions.
• Complete verification of the Critical Risk Program and maintain safety management systems to ensure non-compliance issues are addressed in a safe and timely manner.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant qualification – Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety legislation is essential.
• Experience in compliance with environmental and safety requirements, including the use of monitoring and reporting systems to measure environment safety outcomes.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or similar high-risk environment is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of performance under pressure.
• A valid driver's license and flexibility to travel regularly between sites across NSW and regional NSW to support operational and safety initiatives.

What we offer

Rewards & Benefits: Enjoy access to exclusive company benefits, including Discounted Private Health Insurance, Competitive Novated Lease options and staff discounts on a range of retail products.

A Focus on our People: Internally we offer leadership and development programs, alongside access to our own Valmont University and LinkedIn Learning to support your growth.

Global Opportunity:We have 84 facilities and do business in over 100 countries. That’s how Valmont can offer opportunities that are as vast as the planet itself.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a medical.

Valmont is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.