WHS Coordinator

Core Talent Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Major infrastructure projects

Autonomy on site

Supportive HSE leadership

Job summary

Core Talent Pty Ltd is recruiting a hands-on WHS Coordinator for multi-site civil infrastructure projects in Sydney. You will support the WHS Manager, lead on-site safety, and partner with supervisors and subcontractors to keep works safe and compliant.

The role focuses on active front-line WHS delivery across Western Sydney with strong leadership from a practical safety team. TfNSW/Sydney Water exposure is desirable, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience on major civil infrastructure projects for TfNSW, Sydney Water, or similar clients is preferred.
• White Card and current driver's licence are required; First Aid qualification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety interactions across active work fronts.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Review SWMS, permits and other high-risk work documentation.
• Support supervisors and project teams with pre-starts, toolbox talks and daily safety engagement.
• Identify hazards and implement practical risk controls in collaboration with site teams.
• Assist with incident investigations and safety reporting.
• Maintain accurate site safety records and documentation.
• Promote positive safety behaviours through workforce engagement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Practical, proactive approach to WHS

White Card & driver's licence

First Aid qualification

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)

Job description

WHS Coordinator

• Hands-on, multi-site WHS Coordinator, $120,000 -$130,000 + Super + Car, Sydney
• Fantastic opportunity with a well-regarded civil infrastructure contractor
• Join an established WHS team, supporting major infrastructure works across Western Sydney

About the Company

A well-established civil infrastructure contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across NSW. The business has a strong reputation for delivering quality projects safely and takes a practical, hands-on approach to health and safety. With a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to add an experienced WHS Coordinator to support project delivery and provide visible safety leadership across site operations.

About the Work Health & Safety Coordinator Role

Reporting to the WHS Manager, and working closely with the wider WHS and project teams, this is a highly operational, site-based role, supporting the delivery of major civil infrastructure works in Western Sydney.

You will provide day-to-day WHS support across active work fronts, working closely with supervisors, subcontractors and site crews to identify risks, implement practical controls and ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with legislative and project requirements. The projects involve complex civil and infrastructure construction activities, including underground works, excavation, pipeline installation and other high-risk construction activities.

The role would suit someone with experience working across Transport for NSW (TfNSW), Sydney Water, or similar client sites, whether you have strong hands-on operational WHS experience or are looking to take the next step into a dedicated site-based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and field safety interactions across active work fronts
• Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
• Review SWMS, permits and other high-risk work documentation
• Support supervisors and project teams with pre-starts, toolbox talks and daily safety engagement
• Identify hazards and work collaboratively with site teams to implement practical risk controls
• Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions and safety reporting
• Maintain accurate site safety records, inspections and documentation
• Promote positive safety behaviours through workforce engagement
• Provide practical WHS advice to project teams, supervisors and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client requirements and project management systems

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
• Experience working on major civil infrastructure, underground utilities, pipeline, water, wastewater, or similar projects for TfNSW, Sydney Water, or other major government, utility, or infrastructure clients
• Exposure to high-risk activities including excavation, confined spaces, lifting operations and underground construction
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships with supervisors, subcontractors and frontline workers
• Practical, proactive approach to WHS, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices when required
• White Card and current driver's licence
• First Aid qualification

Culture

The business takes a practical and collaborative approach to safety, with a strong focus on visible leadership and engaging directly with operational teams.

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity with an established civil infrastructure contractor
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
• Highly operational, site-based position with genuine autonomy
• Supportive project and HSE leadership team