WHS Coordinator - Shape Safety Strategy & Improvement

EGM Partners; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection insurance

RDOs on offer

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

GMB Water in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on WHS Coordinator to lead the next stage of safety improvements across the organisation. You will report to the CEO and drive the ongoing implementation of the WHS Management System with practical, real-world impact.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to influence across multiple levels, from frontline teams to the Board. Flexible working arrangements are available, with clear paths to contribute to major

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety required.
• Experience in high-risk industries (utilities, construction, energy, mining) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management.
• Experience implementing WHS management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present to senior leaders.
• Proficient in reporting and data analysis.
• Proactive with ability to drive improvements to completion.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve the WHS Management System across the organisation.
• Collaborate with managers to develop practical safety documents and safe work practices.
• Support high-risk activities including wastewater treatment and contractor management.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and site walkarounds.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Deliver WHS training, inductions and safety initiatives.
• Manage return to work coordination and compliance.
• Prepare WHS reporting for executives and Board.
• Foster a proactive safety culture focused on improvement.

Skills

Relationship building

Influencing change

WHS expertise

Safety documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

GMB Water in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on WHS Coordinator to lead the next stage of safety improvements across the organisation. You will report to the CEO and drive the ongoing implementation of the WHS Management System with practical, real-world impact.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to influence across multiple levels, from frontline teams to the Board. Flexible working arrangements are available, with clear paths to contribute to major