Safety and Compliance Coordinator

PMY Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours

Remote work opportunities

Team events

Job summary

PMY Group is seeking a Safety and Compliance Coordinator to ensure health and safety compliance across venues, events, and workplaces, and to drive the organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. You will collaborate with site managers, supervise audits, update records, and support tender submissions with risk assessments and safety documentation.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, knowledge of ISO standards, and the ability to train staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in Health & Safety roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001.
• Experience enabling IMS compliance across ISO standards (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation across venues and environments.
• Conduct site audits and risk assessments with actionable improvements.
• Maintain and update the IMS documentation.
• Lead ISO committee meetings and coordinate external audits.
• Deliver safety inductions and training and build safety capability across teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Proactive

Education

Cert IV in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Health & Safety software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PMY is a full-service provider of technology, data, and creative solutions for the live environment.

With a growing global footprint across APAC, the USA, and EMEA, we are committed to delivering tailored, impactful solutions across sectors such as Sports & Entertainment, Stadiums & Arenas, Education, Public Sector & Infrastructure, and Retail.

We combine a global perspective with decades of experience and deep local insight in key markets. At PMY, our goal is to deliver cutting-edge strategy, design, and operational services across the full technology ecosystem — powered by proprietary and bespoke intelligence solutions and activated by a passionate and experienced team.

• We aim to be the world’s leading technology partner for the live environment, helping clients access critical insights, innovative capabilities, and end-to-end technical expertise that supports operational excellence and drives commercial and strategic success.
• Across our group, we work to embody the PMY ethos — striving to be professional, dynamic, collaborative, and creative partners.
• Each of our companies brings deep technical knowledge and diverse global experience, enabling us to provide a truly integrated, turn-key solution spanning consulting and design, implementation and operations, software, and data, as well as brand, creative, content, and fan experiences.

At PMY Group, we are proud to be working with more than 1,000 valued clients in 15 countries. We have built a team of more than 450 talented professionals with more than 40 years of combined industry experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Safety and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and company policies within operational teams as well as maintaining and driving the organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

The role will actively collaborate with site managers, supervisors,employees and the corporate team to enhance safety awareness, promote a safe work environment, and implement Health & Safety initiatives. This role will support operational functions by identifying, managing, and mitigating workplace risks and hazards, ensuring that all employees are aware of safety practices and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety Compliance and Advisory

• Ensure operational teams comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice, internal policies and ISO 45001 standards, across a diverse range of environments including permanent venues, temporary events and corporate workplaces.
• Provide practical, timely guidance to operational staff on Health & Safety matters, with an emphasis on field-level applicability.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments across active project sites and venues, translating findings into clear, actionable improvements.
• Stay current with legislative changes across relevant Australian jurisdictions and communicate updates to operational teams in a practical, accessible way.
• Maintain and update the Health & Safety management software, ensuring records, documentation, and reporting are accurate and current.

Project & Operational Integration

• Embed Health & Safety considerations from the earliest stages of project planning, including pre-start meetings, contractor onboarding, and site mobilisation, ensuring safety is a structural part of delivery, not an afterthought.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure safety requirements are factored into timelines, resource planning, and budgets before work commences.
• Review and approve contractor safety documentation including SWMS, risk assessments, and insurances, ensuring alignment with PMY standards prior to site access being granted.
• Contribute WHS documentation, risk methodologies, and compliance statements to tender submissions and client-facing proposals.
• Adapt safety approaches to the specific demands of each project type, recognising the different risk profiles of a stadium technology install, a live event activation, a corporate fitout, and retail or shopping centre environments.

Risk Management and Hazard Control

• Identify and assess workplace hazards across varied site conditions, implementing control measures in collaboration with site managers and project leads.
• Develop, maintain, and review Safety Management Plans, Safe Work Method Statements, and Risk Assessments tailored to the specific tasks and environments of each project.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices thoroughly, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and following through to confirm resolution.
• Maintain compliance and up-to-date records across external contractor management platforms, ensuring all contractor prequalification and documentation requirements are met.

ISO Compliance and Integrated Management System (IMS)

• Chair ISO Committee meetings including a quarterly review of the SWOT and Risk Register with the Committee members.
• Maintain the IMS in compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards.
• Undertake quarterly internal audits and prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure the IMS documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessible.
• Facilitate the annual external audit and manage relationships with external auditor.
• Monitor and track corrective and preventive actions arising from both internal and external audits through to closure.

Training and Development

• Deliver Health & Safety inductions, refresher training, and task-specific safety sessions that are relevant and engaging.
• Develop and update training materials to reflect current legislation, site conditions, and lessons learned from incidents or near misses.
• Build safety capability across the operational workforce so that safe behaviours are self-sustaining.

Emergency Management and Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans appropriate to each work environment, covering evacuation, first aid readiness and incident escalation.
• Coordinate regular emergency drills with operational teams to ensure preparedness is tested and documented.
• Act as a key point of contact during on-site safety emergencies, providing calm, practical support to site managers and liaising with relevant authorities as required.

Safety Culture Development

• Promote a positive safety culture by engaging operational staff in Health & Safety initiatives and encouraging open communication around safety concerns.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings, providing insights and feedback from the operational perspective.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years experience in Health & Safety roles, with a strong background in supporting operational teams, preferably in an industrial or high-risk environment.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk management principles, and industry best practices. Knowledge of ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 requirements including experience in managing an IMS and compliance with ISO standards preferred but not mandatory.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships with various stakeholders, and proficiency in Health & Safety software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Personal Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: Cert IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent; further qualifications in safety or risk management are advantageous.

Performance Indicators:

• Compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards in the operational area.
• Reduction in workplace incidents and injuries.
• Timeliness and effectiveness of Health & Safety training and safety initiatives.
• Positive engagement and participation in Health & Safety activities by operational staff.
• Successful completion of quarterly internal ISO audits, with findings documented and corrective actions closed within agreed timeframes.
• Maintenance of ISO certification across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 with no major non-conformances arising from external audits.

WHY PMY?

• Growth: Scale your career with diverse projects and continuous learning.
• Flexibility: Embrace a work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work opportunities.
• Impact: Your work directly transforms the venue experience for millions.
• Culture: Collaborate with a passionate team in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, fun team events and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we work in. We welcome and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, including women, older people, people with a disability and First Nations peoples.