WHS Coordinator - Trainee/Entry Level

EC Throsby; Whittingham; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

E.C. Throsby in New South Wales is seeking an entry-level WHS Coordinator to support compliance, risk management and safety initiatives on site.

You will learn from the safety team, assist with audits, inductions and training, and help strengthen a proactive safety culture. An in-office role with no remote work option; drivers license and own transport needed.

Qualifications

• Interest in WHS and commitment to keeping people safe.
• Practical, hands-on and problem-solving approach.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Reliability and willingness to take on feedback.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with WHS legislation and internal systems (SHEQMS).
• Assist leaders with risk management, incident response and corrective actions.
• Participate in audits, inspections and daily site monitoring.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safety initiatives.
• Help deliver WHS training and inductions across the business.
• Support contractor and visitor compliance requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations (ICAM or similar).
• Help track, report and close out corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Reliability

Interest in WHS

Education

Cert IV in Work Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start your safety career and make a real impact on people and culture

Join a well-established organisation where safety isn’t just compliance, it’s a core value. In this entry-level WHS Coordinator role, you’ll work alongside experienced safety professionals and partner with operations to help build a proactive safety culture across site.

About E.C. Throsby

We’re an industry leader in processing and distributing premium Australian grass-fed beef to markets around the globe. Quality, freshness and value are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to our farmers, customers and workforce drives us to produce exceptional products while building a workplace where people can thrive and grow their careers.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Safety, this is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who is interested in WHS or looking to get into the field. You’ll learn on the job with guidance from our safety team while contributing to real outcomes by:

• Supporting compliance with WHS legislation and internal systems (SHEQMS)
• Assisting leaders with risk management, incident response and corrective actions
• Taking part in audits, inspections and daily site monitoring
• Contributing to risk assessments and safety initiatives
• Helping deliver WHS training and inductions across the business
• Supporting contractor and visitor compliance requirements
• Assisting with incident investigations (ICAM or similar)
• Helping track, report and close out corrective actions

This is a highly visible role where you’ll build strong relationships across the site and learn how to influence safe behaviours at all levels.

About you

You’re motivated, curious and keen to build a career in workplace health and safety. You enjoy being on the ground and working closely with teams, and you’re ready to learn.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in WHS and a commitment to keeping people safe
• Good communication skills and a confident, friendly manner
• A practical, hands-on and problem-solving approach
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a willingness to take on feedback

Highly regarded (but not essential):

• Cert IV in Work Health & Safety, current study towards one or willingness to obtain
• Exposure to food, meat processing, manufacturing or other industrial environments
• Some experience in a safety, quality, administration or team leadership role
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Why join us?

• Kick-start your WHS career with a business that genuinely values safety and wellbeing
• Learn on the job from experienced safety professionals
• A hands-on role with real impact and room to grow
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and system development

Please note: This is an in-office role that does not allow for working from home. Additionally, we are located in an area not accessible by public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s License and have access to their own transport.

No agencies please. We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for considering us as your next employer of choice.