Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator

Bluhat Consulting; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FMCV

Housing

Job summary

Bluhat Consulting seeks a Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator to lead WHS across diverse agricultural operations and promote a strong safety culture. You will support the Health and Safety Management System, drive policy improvements, and ensure legislative compliance.

The role combines field work with policy development, audits and training, offering a dynamic environment in Toowoomba region with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent).
• Return to Work qualifications highly regarded.
• Certificate IV in TAW (Minimum TAE40116) highly regarded.
• WHS experience, ideally in agribusiness, farming, manufacturing or high‑risk env.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Solutions‑focused approach with ability to engage at all levels.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company-wide WHS compliance across all operations.
• Manage WHS reporting, policies and procedures for best practice.
• Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate WHS systems in line with QLD legislation and best practice.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and investigations.
• Develop and review safety policies and Safe Work Method Statements.
• Provide workplace rehabilitation under Workers Compensation laws.
• Deliver WHS training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Support leaders to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Act as key contact for WHS matters across the business.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Certificate IV/Diploma in Work Health & Safety

TAW Certificate IV (TAE40116)

Job description

Our client, a leader in their market, is a well-established and respected Australian agribusiness, both locally and interstate. With a strong commitment to safe, sustainable and efficient operations, they play a key role in Australia’s agricultural supply chain and take pride in looking after their people. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity now exists in the newly created role of Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator. They are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified individual to join the team and take ownership of WHS across diverse agricultural operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Health and Safety Management System, promoting and developing a strong internal safety culture, providing guidance and support on injury management and workplace rehabilitation, and ensuring legislative compliance. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys being out in the field, working closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure company-wide compliance with the company’s Health and Safety Management Systems across all operations;
• Manage WHS reporting including reviewing, editing,designing and developing policies and procedures to ensure internal best practice
• Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
• Coordinate and maintain WHS systems in line with QLD legislation and industry best practice;
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations;
• Develop, review, implement and review safety policies, procedures and Safe Work Method Statements;
• Provide workplace rehabilitation in accordance with the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act;
• Deliver WHS training, inductions and toolbox talks;
• Support leaders and employees to promote a proactive, practical safety culture;
• Act as a key point of contact for WHS matters across the business.

The Person

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent);
• Return to Work qualifications highly regarded;
• Certificate IV in TAW (Minimum TAE40116) highly regarded;
• Previous WHS experience, ideally within agribusiness, farming, manufacturing or a high-risk environment;
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements;
• Practical, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to engage with people at all levels;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Willingness to travel to sites across as required.

What’s on Offer

• A dynamic career opportunity with a highly reputable agribusiness;
• Opportunity to make a real impact on safety outcomes;
• Generous salary plus FMCV and housing;
• Highly supportive team environment and long‑term career potential.

To succeed in this role you will be a dedicated safety professional with a 'can do' attitude, who is as comfortable behind the desk reviewing and updating WHS policies, as they are at implementing and rolling out field-based safety initiatives.