Work Health and Safety Coordinator

Whites Group; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whites Group, based in Glendenning, NSW, is seeking a Work, Health & Safety Coordinator to join our small team and support WHS across the business. You will partner with the People & Culture Manager and the Senior Leadership team to drive safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

We value practical experience, with 2–3 years in WHS and tertiary safety qualifications; Return to Work Coordinator credentials are desirable.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience working in Work Health & Safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders across the business to drive safety compliance and initiatives.
• Provide interpretation and support to leaders regarding WHS compliance.
• Review, update and create new WHS policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure safety certifications and licenses are up to date, and safety administration is managed and followed up to ensure compliance.
• Support Senior Leaders to carry out key safety initiatives including Risk Management, SOPs, Incident Reporting, Emergency Management and Contractor Management.
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee – including participants across all functions.
• Work with leaders to ensure teams complete safety training in timeframes specified.
• Complete monthly Safety Reporting to the Executive team and Whites Group Board.
• Act as company Return to Work Coordinator, and manage Workers Compensation Claims to closure.

Skills

WHS experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Safety or related field

Return to Work Coordinator qualification

Job description

Whites Group is an energetic and progressive Australian Family‑owned business that is geared for growth.

We are a key supplier to both the Retail Home Improvement and Rural Hardware markets.

Being a part of the Whites family means you benefit from and contribute to a great team culture. We don't have Values, we live them! Our people are the most important resource we have, and we take the time to recognise and reward them and provide an environment that is flexible and supportive.

We currently have an opportunity for a Work, Health & Safety Coordinator to join our team based at Glendenning (hybrid-work available). As an integral part of our small team of 3 and partnering closely with the People & Culture Manager and the Senior Leadership team, this role will work to support the business across the full range of Work, Health & Safety activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leaders across the business to drive safety compliance and initiatives for their functions
• Provide interpretation and support to leaders regarding WHS compliance
• Review, update and create new WHS policies and procedures as required
• Ensure safety certifications and licenses are up to date, and safety administration is managed and followed up to ensure compliance
• Support Senior Leaders to carry out key safety initiatives including Risk Management, SOP’s, Incident Reporting, Emergency Management and Contractor Management
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee– including participants across all functions.
• Work with leaders to ensure teams complete safety training in timeframes specified
• Complete monthly Safety Reporting to the Executive team and Whites Group Board
• Act as company Return to Work Coordinator, and manage Workers Compensation Claims to closure

Skills/Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience working in Work Health & Safety
• Tertiary qualification in Safety or a related field (desirable, not essential)
• Return to Work Coordinator qualification (desirable, not essential)
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience in partnering closely with a business to drive safety related initiatives

We offer an attractivebase salary + bonus + super.