Safety Coordinator

Brisent; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Safety Officer for Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre to lead risk management and ensure a safe environment for staff, clients and guests. The role involves reviewing safety documentation, monitoring build/operation/dismantling of events, and responding to incidents.

You will coordinate WHS activities, liaise with stakeholders, and administer safety training while staying up-to-date with relevant acts and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive safety management expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
• Willingness to work across seven days including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management to provide a compliant, safe environment for all staff, clients and guests.
• Review event safety documentation for all event types.
• Monitor the build, operation and dismantling of events on a 7‑day roster.
• Respond to incident reports and assist with investigations and actions.
• Coordinate WHS committee meetings and support safety training.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to identify hazards and assess risks.

Skills

Safety management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job ID: 165062
Department: Security, Safety and Risk
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

LegendsGlobal teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

More about this role

• Reporting to the Risk & Quality Manager, you will be a trusted and visible safety leader who works collaboratively with internal departments, clients, contractors and event organisers
• As part of the BCEC Safety Team, you will ensure all aspects of business activities are risk managed to provide a compliant, safe environment for all staff, clients and guests
• Assist with the development, continuous review and improvement of BCEC Safety Documentation, ensuring the Centre complies with all relevant Acts, Legislation, Standards etc. with regards to workplace activities.
• Review of event safety documentation for all event types
• Monitor the build, operation and dismantling of events across a 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends
• Respond to incident and accident reporting, assisting the safety team in follow up investigations and actions
• Assist with the capture and analysis of safety specific data, to facilitate a safer workplace
• Assist with the coordination of the WH&S committee and chair regular meetings as required.
• Administer training for and assist BCEC Health and Safety representatives in safety matters.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure hazards are identified and risk assessed.
• Maintain current and relevant knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, sustainability and environmental developments and industry trends.

About you

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

More about you

• Affable and confident
• Service focussed and result driven
• Understands the benefits of collaboration and cooperation
• Highly skilled verbal and written communication for all levels
• Your one team approach will nurture a culture of care and collective success
• Pride in your work that clearly shows attention to detail and well-crafted time management skills
• Comprehensive safety management expertise
• Availability for work across seven days including evenings and weekends.

About us

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre seeks enthusiastic and engaged people to deliver incredible events and world class experiences to the highest levels of personal service. BCEB sits at the heart of Brisbane’s bustling South Bank cultural and entertainment precinct; home to art galleries, world class performing arts, and superb riverside dining. Managed by Legends Global, international venue management specialists, our venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.

We are looking for a highly experienced Safety Officer as we head into an amazing period of growth and change, culminating in the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the Centre we strive to create a working environment that rewards excellence and creates opportunities for advancement, while ensuring a balance between work, family and community. Our people are our goodness. We want our people to bring their best and be their best. At BCEC everyone belongs and we commit to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming space.

The successful applicant will be required to provide the Centre with a National Police Check.

About Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network - including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually - to enhance their business and guest experience.

In the Asia Pacific & Middle East region, Legends Global is honoured that the worlds most esteemed brands and venues across the sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions and leisure industries trust us to achieve their vision, maximise their business and enhance the experience of fans and guests. Locally we support venues including Coca Cola Arena (Dubai), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney), ICC Sydney, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre (NZ), RAC Arena Perth and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

Grow an exciting career at Legends Global - backed by a supportive, inclusive culture, an unmatched network of resources and benefits, and inspiring team members united in helping each other succeed every step of the way.