Safety Coordinator - Commercial New Build $100m+

Randstad NV; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator to join a major commercial new-build project on the Sunshine Coast. You will drive auditing, documentation, and systems compliance to uphold rigorous safety standards across trades, coordinate internal WHS audits, review SWMS and permits, and maintain accurate statutory registers in line with FSC and ISO 45001 requirements.

Based on site with ongoing, multi-year exposure, you will be supported by a Site-Based Safety Advisor and Group Safety

Qualifications

• Auditing experience across site operations and documentation management.
• 2–5+ years WHS coordination on commercial builds or large developments.
• Knowledge of QLD WHS Act 2011; FSC audit frameworks and ISO 45001 is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal WHS audits, inspections, track non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.
• Review SWMS, lift studies, permits to work for technical adequacy before use.
• Maintain the site WHS Management Plan and statutory registers to ISO 45001 standards.
• Collate safety data, compile monthly WHS compliance reports, and prepare audit-ready docs.
• Assist incident triage, gather evidence, and support regulatory record-keeping.

Skills

Audit & docs

Construction WHS

FSC/ISO 45001

QLD WHS Act

Site safety leadership

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Diploma of WHS

Lead Auditor

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Safety Coordinator - Commercial New Build $100m+

Our client is a national builder well known for delivering large and diverse projects throughout Australia. A very well known name in the industry with high level talent throughout the business our client is looking for the best of the best to join a team. With decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident in their meticulous project management, rigorous safety standards, and ability to consistently complete challenging builds on time and within budget.

As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are seeking experienced Safety Coordinator to join their high-performing team on the Sunshine Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while growing your career with a company that truly values its people, their expertise, and their craft.

The Company

Our client is a national builder well known for delivering large and diverse projects throughout Australia. A very well known name in the industry with high level talent throughout the business our client is looking for the best of the best to join a team. With decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident in their meticulous project management, rigorous safety standards, and ability to consistently complete challenging builds on time and within budget.

As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are seeking experienced Safety Coordinator to join their high-performing team on the Sunshine Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while growing your career with a company that truly values its people, their expertise, and their craft.

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail-driven WHS professional looking to anchor your career on the Sunshine Coast?

We are delivering a major, long-term commercial new build development on the Sunshine Coast and are seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator with exceptional documentation, auditing, and systems compliance capabilities to join our site delivery team. This is a multi-year project offering long-term job security, premier project exposure, and zero Brisbane commute.

The Team & Support Structure

You will not be working in a silo. You will be backed on-site daily and guided strategically by an experienced safety hierarchy:

• Site-Based Mentorship: Work alongside a resident Site-Based Safety Advisor, sharing operational site walks, hazard profiling, and subbie engagement.

• Strategic Leadership: Receive direct backing, resources, and technical governance from our Group Safety Manager.

• Delivery Alignment: Collaborate with seasoned Project Managers, Site Managers, and Engineers who take compliance and site safety culture seriously.

Key Responsibilities

• Auditing & Compliance Inspections: Coordinate and execute scheduled internal WHS audits, verify high-risk activities, track non-conformances, and drive corrective actions through to formal closeout.

• Rigorous SWMS Reviews: Scrutinise, evaluate, and approve trade Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), lift studies, and permits to work, ensuring technical adequacy before works commence.

• Systems & Document Control: Oversee the site WHS Management Plan, maintain accurate statutory registers, and ensure all site documentation satisfies Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC) and ISO 45001 standards.

• WHS Data & Reporting: Collate high-integrity safety data, compile monthly project WHS compliance reports, and prepare audit-ready documentation for client and internal review.

• Incident Documentation & Investigations: Assist the Safety Advisor with initial incident triage, factual evidence gathering, root-cause investigations, and regulatory record-keeping.

• On-Site Engagement: Facilitate structured site inductions, coordinate toolbox sessions, and maintain practical compliance standards across all trade packages.

Candidate Requirements

• Documentation & Audit Strength: Proven track record conducting internal site audits, reviewing technical trade SWMS, maintaining statutory registers, and running airtight WHS administrative systems.

• Commercial Construction Background: 2-5+ years of WHS coordination experience on commercial builds or large new-build developments (Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment preferred).

• Accreditation & Standards: Solid working knowledge of the QLD Work Health and Safety Act 2011; direct exposure to Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC) audit frameworks and ISO 45001 systems is highly regarded.

• Location: Based on the Sunshine Coast (or genuinely relocating) for long-term project tenure.

• Qualifications:

  • Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum requirement); Diploma of WHS or Lead Auditor certification viewed favourably.

  • Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

  • Valid Australian Driver's Licence.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.