HSE & RTW Officer

Impact HR Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact HR Group is seeking an experienced HSE & Return to Work Officer for a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment in New South Wales. You will support WHS, environmental and injury management systems, engaging with employees, supervisors and management to drive safety and continuous improvement.

The role covers safety administration, incident investigations, worker rehabilitation coordination and safety communications, with mentoring and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven WHS/HSE/RTW admin experience.
• Knowledge of WHS laws and ISO 45001/14001 is preferred.
• Experience with Myosh or Chemwatch is highly regarded.
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain WHS management system records and documents.
• Support risk assessments, SWMS and safe operating procedures.
• Coordinate inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Assist injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Support toolbox talks and safety communications.
• Liaise with workers, medical providers and stakeholders.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Injury management

Administration

Record keeping

Stakeholder comms

Safety systems

Auditing

Education

Cert IV WHS

RTW Coordinator cert

Tools

Myosh

Chemwatch

Job description

Join a business that genuinely values safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative HSE team
• Diverse role across safety, environment and return-to-work programs
• Career progression opportunities
• Great team culture supported by leadership that encourages employee development and wellbeing

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturing business with a strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility and employee wellbeing. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, they are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE & Return to Work Officer to join their team.

We also encourage applications from candidates with experience in trades, manufacturing, warehousing, construction or industrial environments who are keen to transition into a safety-focused career. If you've had some exposure to workplace safety and are eager to develop your knowledge through hands‑on experience and mentoring, we'd love to hear from you too.

About the Role

Reporting to the HSE & RTW Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting the organisation's Health, Safety, Environmental and Injury Management systems. This is a hands‑on position that combines compliance, administration and workforce engagement. You'll work closely with employees, supervisors and managers to ensure safety and environmental processes are maintained while supporting return-to-work programs and injury management activities. No two days will be the same, with responsibility spanning safety systems, environmental compliance, inspections, training coordination, injury management support and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Work Health & Safety

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the WHS Management System
• Maintain safety records and documentation within Myosh and internal systems
• Assist with risk assessments, SWMS, procedures and safe operating practices
• Support compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and ISO 45001 requirements
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes
• Assist with the Environmental Management System and ISO 14001 objectives
• Maintain chemical registers, SDS documentation and Chemwatch records
• Support environmental monitoring, inspections and compliance activities
• Assist with waste management, spill response and environmental incident reporting

Inspections & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct workplace inspections and compliance audits
• Support hazard identification and risk management activities
• Track corrective actions and continual improvement initiatives through Myosh
• Assist with internal and external audits

Safety Engagement & Consultation

• Coordinate WHS committee meetings, agendas and action registers
• Assist in delivering toolbox talks and safety communications
• Encourage workforce participation in safety and continuous improvement programs

Injury Management & Return to Work

• Provide administrative support for workers compensation and rehabilitation processes
• Coordinate medical appointments and return-to-work reviews
• Maintain injury management records and confidential documentation
• Liaise with workers, medical providers and other stakeholders
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing programs
• Maintain first aid records and supplies
• Assist with health monitoring programs and wellbeing initiatives
• Support emergency response procedures, drills and equipment inspections

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a WHS, HSE, RTW or Safety Administration role
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles and legislation
• Experience supporting injury management and return-to-work programs
• Excellent administration and record-keeping skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confidence communicating with employees, supervisors and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using Myosh, Chemwatch or similar safety management systems will be highly regarded

Desirable to have:

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or related qualification
• Return to Work Coordinator certification
• Exposure to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Manufacturing, industrial or operational environment experience