Paid WHS Trainee with Mentorship and Certificate Path

MRAEL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MRAEL is offering a paid Health and Safety Trainee role in Victoria. Reporting to the HSE Manager, this entry‑level position blends practical safety work with a structured Certificate III/IV pathway, ensuring hands‑on experience while you study.

The role focuses on document control, inspections support, training coordination, incident reporting, and staff safety queries, with mentorship from senior safety professionals. Gain a clear pathway into a high‑demand industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, with a strong eagerness to complete a vocational WHS certificate.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with staff and accurately document safety issues.
• Exceptional organisational skills and high accuracy when managing safety records and data.
• Familiarity with standard office software (Word, Excel, databases).

Responsibilities

• Document Control: Update, organise, and maintain safety databases, registers, and OH&S policies.
• Assisting Inspections: Accompany senior safety officers on routine workplace walk‑throughs and hazard checks.
• Training Support: Help set up and coordinate internal safety training sessions and keep attendance records.
• Incident Reporting: Assist in logging workplace incidents, injuries, and near‑miss reports into the safety management system.
• Communication: Answer basic safety queries from staff and promote a proactive safety culture across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Year 12

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

MRAEL is offering a paid Health and Safety Trainee role in Victoria. Reporting to the HSE Manager, this entry‑level position blends practical safety work with a structured Certificate III/IV pathway, ensuring hands‑on experience while you study.

The role focuses on document control, inspections support, training coordination, incident reporting, and staff safety queries, with mentorship from senior safety professionals. Gain a clear pathway into a high‑demand industry.