Workplace Health and Safety Administration Traineeship

IntoWork; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Paid traineeship

Job summary

MRAEL invites applications for a Health and Safety Trainee role in Melbourne. This paid traineeship offers hands-on experience while pursuing a Certificate III in Health and Safety, with a path to Certificate IV. Ideal for highly organized, detail-oriented individuals eager to build a career in safety and compliance.

You will gain mentorship from an experienced HSE Manager and safety professionals, with structured training and pathways into a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, with a strong eagerness to complete a vocational WHS certificate.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with staff and accurately document safety issues.
• Exceptional organisational skills and high accuracy when managing safety records and data.
• Familiarity with standard office software (Word, Excel, databases).

Responsibilities

• Document Control: Update, organise, and maintain safety databases, registers, and OH&S policies.
• Assisting Inspections: Accompany senior safety officers on routine workplace walk-throughs and hazard checks.
• Training Support: Help set up and coordinate internal safety training sessions and keep attendance records.
• Incident Reporting: Assist in logging workplace incidents, injuries, and near-miss reports into the safety management system.
• Communication: Answer basic safety queries from staff and promote a proactive safety culture across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organisational skills

MS Office

Education

Certificate III WHS

Certificate IV WHS (upskill)

Year 12

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Kickstart your career in safety with a paid traineeship!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Health and Safety Trainee / WHS Trainee to join our team. Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, this entry-level role offers the perfect balance of paid, hands-on experience and a structured certificate-level qualification.

This is a great opportunity if you are interested in undertaking your Certificate III in Work Health and Safety or if you have completed your certificate III and looking to upskill into a Certificate IV.

If you are highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a safe workplace culture, this is the ultimate launchpad for your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Control: Update, organise, and maintain safety databases, registers, and OH&S policies.
• Assisting Inspections: Accompany senior safety officers on routine workplace walk-throughs and hazard checks.
• Training Support: Help set up and coordinate internal safety training sessions and keep attendance records.
• Incident Reporting: Assist in logging workplace incidents, injuries, and near-miss reports into the safety management system.
• Communication: Answer basic safety queries from staff and promote a proactive safety culture across departments.

Key Selection Criteria & Qualifications:

• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, with a strong eagerness to complete a vocational WHS certificate.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with staff and accurately document safety issues.
• Exceptional organisational skills and high accuracy when managing safety records and data.
• Familiarity with standard office software (Word, Excel, databases).

What We Offer:

• Earn while you learn: A competitive trainee salary whilst working towards your Certificate III in Health and Safety
• Mentorship: Direct guidance and support from an experienced HSE Manager and senior safety professionals.
• Career Growth: A clear pathway into a high-demand industry with a focus on safety and compliance.

MRAEL are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.