WHS Coordinator

Contech Engineering; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Contech – Conveyor Technology in Melbourne is seeking a casual WHS Coordinator based in Campbellfield. The role involves coordinating workplace health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, standards, and internal policies, with an estimated 8 hours of work per week across potentially more than one day.

You will conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, maintain safety records, deliver toolbox talks, and collaborate with operations and engineering to implement

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating workplace health and safety, incl. risk assessments and incident management.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and regulations in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong documentation, reporting and record-keeping with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to deliver training and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends and propose improvements.
• Proficiency with common office software and WHS tools.
• Relevant OHS qualification; professional WHS certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, automation, or industrial settings is beneficial.
• Ability to manage priorities independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, inspections and audits.
• Maintain safety documentation and incident records.
• Support development and implementation of safety procedures.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with managers and employees to promote safety culture.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Work with operations and engineering to identify hazards in manufacturing and installation.
• Recommend practical control measures.

Skills

WHS coordination

Documentation

Training delivery

Communication

Data analysis

Office software

Education

OHS qualification or related field

Tools

WHS systems

Incident management tools

Job description

The WHS Coordinator is a casual role based in Campbellfield Melbourne. The work time requirement is estimated at 8 hours per week and could be over more than 1 day. This role is responsible for coordinating workplace health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits
• Maintain safety documentation and incident records
• Support the development and implementation of safety procedures
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks
• Collaborate with managers and employees to promote a strong safety culture
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to identify hazards associated with manufacturing and installation activities
• Recommend practical control measures

About you

• Demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety coordination, including risk assessments, inspections, and incident management
• Knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, standards, and regulations, preferably within manufacturing, industrial engineering, or similar environments
• Strong skills in documentation, reporting, and record-keeping, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate compliance records
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver training, engage stakeholders, and encourage a proactive safety culture
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and propose practical, risk-based improvements to processes and equipment
• Proficiency with common office software and WHS systems or incident management tools
• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field; professional certifications in WHS are an advantage
• Experience working in manufacturing, food processing, automation, or industrial environments is highly beneficial
• Ability to manage priorities independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

About us

Contech – Conveyor Technology is a family-owned, Melbourne-based company with nearly 30 years of experience providing conveyor and automation solutions. The business has grown from strong roots in the bakery sector to serving food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. Contech is known for high manufacturing standards, use of modern design and technology, and reliable, low-maintenance equipment delivered at competitive prices. With manufacturing facilities in Australia and Thailand and support offices in Sydney, Perth, and across the Asian region, the company offers global installation, service, and ongoing product development.