Health & Safety Coordinator

Sterling Infrastructure (QLD) Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure (QLD) Pty Ltd in Rockhampton is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Coordinator to support the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems across our operations. The role is hands-on, collaborating with frontline teams to drive safety performance and ensure compliance on site.

You will conduct audits, risk assessments, trainer coordination, and toolbox talks, helping to foster a positive safety culture while delivering practical safety guidance for both

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety or HSE qualification/certification.
• Experience working with safety management systems.
• Experience in rail, civil construction, or infrastructure.
• Incident investigation training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Identify hazards, risks, and improvement opportunities on site.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations with corrective actions.
• Review SWMS and safety documentation for compliance.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety communications.
• Coordinate safety training and verify competencies.
• Maintain safety records and compliance documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Safety culture facilitation

Education

Relevant Health & Safety or HSE qualification/certification

Experience with safety management systems

Rail, civil construction, or infrastructure industry experience

Incident investigation training/certification

Job description

At Sterling Infrastructure, we deliver infrastructure, rail, and civil solutions across Australia with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. We pride ourselves on building a positive workplace culture where safety is embedded into everything we do.

We are currently seeking a proactive and motivated Health & Safety Coordinator to join our Rockhampton team in a part-time capacity.

About the Role

The Health & Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our health and safety systems across operational and office environments.

Working closely with operational teams, supervisors, and project staff, you will help drive a strong safety culture, support compliance obligations, and contribute to safe and efficient project delivery across the business.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, engaging with frontline workers, and making a genuine impact on workplace safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with company procedures and legislative requirements
• Monitor workplace activities and identify hazards, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support incident and near miss investigations, including reporting and corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments and assist with implementation of risk controls
• Review SWMS and other safety documentation for compliance and effectiveness
• Provide practical safety advice and support to operational teams and supervisors
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety communications
• Coordinate safety training and verification of competencies
• Maintain safety records, registers, and compliance documentation
• Support safety initiatives, improvement programs, and company-wide safety activities
• Promote and contribute to a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a health, safety, or HSE role within construction, rail, civil, infrastructure, or similar operational environments
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Excellent hazard identification and risk management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A collaborative and proactive approach to safety improvement
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant Health & Safety or HSE qualification/certification
• Experience working within safety management systems
• Experience within rail, civil construction, or infrastructure industries
• Incident investigation training/certification