Safety Coordinator

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking a Site Safety Coordinator to oversee day-to-day coordination of site safety advisors and governance activities. You will ensure WHS systems are implemented for construction activities and act as the contact in the absence of the Site Safety Manager within delegated authority.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction projects, strong leadership, auditing, and incident investigation skills, with a focus on safe delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards.
• Complete audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support to the construction management team to ensure compliance with statutory FGJV and Client safety obligations.
• Implement Safety plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Communicate Safety issues and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Area Safety Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate implementation of the Area Safety Activity Schedule and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to Safety Compliance Audits
• Workplace Inspections
• System data input and interpretation
• Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Coordinate the area Safety team to ensure adequate resources.
• Assist in identifying and delivering Safety training requirements.
• Analyse and report FGJV lead and lag targets to Project Management.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, investigations conducted, and information closed out in time.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure personal KPI requirements are met.
• Manage, coach and mentor Site Safety Advisors.
• Ensure HSE representation at key meetings.
• Complete deliverables on time and to high quality.
• Support Operations Safety Managers as required.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Stakeholder Communication

Training & Mentoring

HSE Documentation

Education

Diploma – Work Health & Safety or equivalent

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Construction Induction Card

White Card

ICAM

Internal Auditing

Drivers Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day coordination of site-based safety advisors and system governance activities to support the Site Leadership Team in delivering safe construction outcomes. The Site Safety Coordinator is to ensure that FGJV WHS systems and processes are implemented for all construction activities to enable the provision of a healthy and safe working environment for all personnel. The Site Safety Coordinator will act as the point of contact in the absence of the Site Safety Manager within the confines of the delegated authority.

Qualifications

• Diploma – Work Health & Safety or equivalent
• Construction Induction Card
• Drivers Licence
• White Card
• ICAM
• Internal Auditing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working in construction and or tunnelling senior safety roles
• Leading and managing direct reports
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale major infrastructure projects
• Safety management tools and techniques
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls
• Demonstratable understanding of construction delivery techniques and high-risk construction activities
• Industrial relations knowledge and experience
• Safety management experience on large-scale construction projects
• Knowledge of and experience in underground excavation techniques (drill and blast, sequential excavation method, TBM)
• Familiar with managing OFSC system compliance
• Interpretation, reasoning and judgement skills with an ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• High-level collaboration and influencing skills
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• High-level public speaking and presentation skills
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Sound leadership skills
• Investigation, analysis, preparation and delivery of Incident Investigation reports
• Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply relevant WHS Legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Complete audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support to the construction management team to ensure compliance with statutory, FGJV and Client Safety obligations.
• Implement Safety plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Communicate Safety issues and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Area Safety Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate implementation of the Area Safety Activity Schedule and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to
• Safety Compliance Audits
• Workplace Inspections
• System data input and interpretation
• Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Coordinate the area Safety team to ensure there are appropriate resources available resourced to meet the obligations of the Safety Activity Schedule and construction program.
• Assist in identifying and delivering Safety training requirements.
• Analyse and report FGJV lead and lag targets to Project Management.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, internally and externally, and event investigations are properly conducted, recorded and information closed out in accordance with FGJV HSSE Management System and Client timeframes.
• Promote a dynamic and positive Safety culture focused on executing properly planned and managed construction activities.
• Ensure that personal KPI requirements are met, as well as those of direct reports.
• Manage, coach and mentor Site Safety Advisors.
• Ensure HSE representation is maintained at key construction planning and coordination meetings.
• Ensure all position deliverables are completed on time and to a high level of quality.
• Support the Operations Safety Managers as and when required.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.