HSEQ Coordinator

Wilson Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Security is seeking an experienced HSEQ Coordinator to join our Rio Tinto contract based in Rivervale, Western Australia. This role suits a highly organised professional who can lead across health, safety, environment, quality, risk and training.

You will advise and support operational leaders, drive compliance with KPIs and safety plans, and build strong stakeholder relationships to deliver practical HSEQ outcomes on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HSEQ, HSE, WHS, Safety Coordinator or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ risk management, compliance and workplace safety practices.
• Understanding of WHS legislation, regulations and industry requirements.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and support operational teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Resilience and adaptability within a complex operational environment.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant HSEQ, WHS or safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, credible and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the contract.
• Lead and monitor HSEQ compliance in line with contractual requirements and KPIs.
• Provide practical, timely and trusted HSEQ advice, leadership and coaching to operational teams.
• Lead and support health, safety and risk management initiatives aligned with the contract safety plan.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSEQ strategies, processes and initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections and HSEQ audits, supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture, including hazard identification, risk reporting and safe work practices.
• Ensure site personnel maintain required inductions, licences, qualifications and training requirements.
• Review and support HSEQ training, inductions and ongoing workforce education.
• Monitor workplace equipment, vehicles and other operational assets to support safe working conditions.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and standards and support ongoing contract compliance.
• Identify and manage HSEQ risks that may impact employees, operations or contractual requirements.

Skills

HSEQ knowledge

WHS awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

HSEQ qualification

Job description

Wilson Security is seeking an experienced, adaptable and highly organised HSEQ Coordinator to join our Rio Tinto contract based in Rivervale, Western Australia. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in an operational environment, builds strong relationships with stakeholders and is passionate about delivering practical and sustainable HSEQ outcomes.

About the Role

As the HSEQ Coordinator, you will provide HSEQ leadership, advice and support across the Rio Tinto contract, helping ensure compliance, efficiency and effectiveness are maintained consistently across service delivery.

This role requires a strong ability to engage, influence and collaborate with operational leaders and frontline teams, providing practical and solution-focused HSEQ support. You will contribute across a broad range of health, safety, environment, quality, risk, training and compliance activities while supporting a strong and proactive safety culture across the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, credible and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the contract.
• Lead and monitor HSEQ compliance in line with contractual requirements and KPIs.
• Provide practical, timely and trusted HSEQ advice, leadership and coaching to operational teams.
• Lead and support health, safety and risk management initiatives aligned with the contract safety plan.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSEQ strategies, processes and initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections and HSEQ audits, supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture, including hazard identification, risk reporting and safe work practices.
• Ensure site personnel maintain required inductions, licences, qualifications and training requirements.
• Review and support HSEQ training, inductions and ongoing workforce education.
• Monitor workplace equipment, vehicles and other operational assets to support safe working conditions.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and standards and support ongoing contract compliance.
• Identify and manage HSEQ risks that may impact employees, operations or contractual requirements.

About You

• You are a commercially minded and results-driven HSEQ professional who understands the importance of balancing safety, compliance and operational requirements.
• You are confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and are known for building trust, credibility and strong working relationships.
• You take a practical, solutions-focused approach to HSEQ and can effectively influence safe behaviours within an operational environment.
• You communicate clearly, manage challenges calmly and work collaboratively with operational leaders and frontline employees.
• You take initiative, adapt quickly to changing priorities and continuously look for opportunities to improve safety and HSEQ outcomes.
• You consistently demonstrate integrity, leadership, accountability and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an HSEQ, HSE, WHS, Safety Coordinator or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ risk management, compliance and workplace safety practices.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant WHS legislation, regulations and industry requirements.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and support operational teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to engage across all levels of an organisation.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Resilience and adaptability within a complex and changing operational environment.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant HSEQ, WHS or safety qualification.

Why Wilson Security?

If you are looking for an opportunity to bring your HSEQ expertise to a major operational contract and make a genuine contribution to safety, compliance and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Wilson Security welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with employment and career opportunities. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, innovation and great performance are recognised and celebrated.