WHS Coordinator - Full Time

King Springs; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Supportive team environment

Job summary

King Springs Pty Ltd. on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced WHS Coordinator to join our manufacturing team. You will coordinate workplace safety across manufacturing, warehousing and offices, conduct inspections, maintain records and drive continuous improvements.

This hands-on role requires a Certificate IV in WHS and at least 12 months of WHS experience within a manufacturing environment. You will report to the Production Manager, work with management and employees, and help ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (WHS) required.
• Minimum 12 months WHS experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Maintain WHS registers, safety documentation and training records.
• Investigate incidents, injuries and near misses, and follow up corrective actions.
• Coordinate employee inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Coordinate injury management and return to work arrangements with WorkCover Queensland and providers.
• Assist with safe work procedures and QMS compliance.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Communication

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Tools

Workplace software

Job description

King Springs | Gold Coast, Queensland | Full-Time
Salary: $85,000–$90,000 per annum

Join the King Springs Team!

King Springs is an established Australian manufacturer of high-performance automotive coil springs, proudly operating on Queensland’s Gold Coast since 1956.

With more than 80 employees across our manufacturing, warehousing and administration departments, we are looking for an experienced and proactive WHS Coordinator to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, with regular reporting to Executive Management, you will coordinate workplace health and safety activities across our manufacturing facility, warehouse and offices. This is a hands‑on role where you will work closely with employees, supervisors and management to identify risks, improve safety practices and maintain a safe working environment. Where an issue needs technical assessment of machinery or processes, you’ll work with our Manufacturing Technical Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Maintain WHS registers, safety documentation and training records.
• Investigate incidents, injuries and near misses, and follow up corrective actions.
• Coordinate employee inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Coordinate injury management and return to work arrangements with WorkCover Queensland, managers and treating providers.
• Assist with safe work procedures, SOP’s and SWM’s, and support QMS compliance and internal audits.
• Provide practical safety advice and report significant risks to management.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a positive workplace safety culture.

About You

We are seeking someone with relevant hands‑on WHS experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

You will also have:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (WHS).
• At least 12 months of relevant WHS experience.
• Sound knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and regulations.
• Experience in hazard identification, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and confidence using workplace systems and software.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem‑solving.
• The ability to work independently while building positive relationships across the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $85,000–$90,000 per annum.
• Full‑time employment with an established Australian manufacturer.
• A hands‑on role where you can make a real difference.
• A supportive team environment with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements.