Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator

Amazon Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Amazon Australia Team is seeking a WHS Coordinator for the Sort Center. The role reports to the WHS Manager and supports safety standards, inspections, and regulatory compliance on site. A strong communicator with teamwork values is essential to guide colleagues and model safe behaviours.

The position is hourly paid, with Monday–Friday 8am–4pm shifts; shifts may rotate based on business needs. Ready to work occasionally weekends, nights, or holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in safety- or risk-related field.
• 1+ years of MS Office experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Facilitate risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and local regulations.
• Enter safety incident information into the internal database in a timely manner.
• Perform safety observations and audits.
• Coach others to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, Inspections, etc.).
• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion.
• May have additional responsibilities for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Safety related field

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator to join the Amazon Australia Team. This position is within the Sort Center, reporting into the WHS Manager. It requires working with the WHS team to deliver high standards of safety within our Sort Center. The suitable applicant will be trained in both the standard work and tools used within the WHS function. You will be a strong communicator, who values teamwork, is proactive about safety, someone who can function as a role model and engage in a professional manner with the entire workforce.

This is an hourly paid role working every Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and may rotate shifts based on business need.

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly inspections
• Facilitate risk assessments and incident investigations
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and local regulations
• Enter safety incident information into the internal database in a timely manner
• Perform safety observations and audits
• Coach others (Operations, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, Inspections, etc.)
• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion
• May have additional responsibilities for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Bachelors degree in a Safety related field and/or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or equivalent