Support the delivery of people and safety initiatives, compliance activities and operational support

This role focuses on maintaining safety systems, supporting workforce processes, driving compliance, and contributing to a positive and practical workplace culture.

Your new company

You will be joining a growing, family-founded organisation with a strong national presence, delivering integrated services across industrial operations including maintenance, infrastructure, fabrication and construction. The business is known for its practical, outcome-focused approach and commitment to safe, organised and consistent delivery across its worksites.
The team plays a key role in supporting frontline operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining effective safety and people systems across a diverse operational environment.

Your new role

This opportunity offers a hands-on and varied role where you will be actively engaged across site, workshop and office environments. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and maintain Health and Safety systems, policies and procedures
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments to support compliance
• Lead incident reporting, investigations and follow-up actions
• Maintain safety registers including hazards, incidents, risk and SDS
• Deliver toolbox talks and support safety training initiatives
• Assist with Return to Work (RTW) and injury management processes
• Maintain a visible and active presence across operations, engaging with employees
• Promote a proactive and practical safety culture

In addition, you will support broader HR functions, including:

• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Supporting performance review and development processes
• Coordinating training and maintaining compliance records
• Assisting with workforce reporting and HR administration

You will also contribute to compliance and systems by:

• Ensuring documentation is controlled, accurate and audit-ready
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Tracking and following up corrective actions

You will play an important role in supporting both people and safety outcomes, improving systems and contributing to a high-performing, team-focused environment.

What you'll need to succeed

This role is suited to a hands-on Coordinator who enjoys working across both safety and workforce functions in an operational setting.
We're looking for someone who offers:

• 2-4 years' experience in a People and Safety or similar role
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS, HR or related discipline
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with a strong compliance focus
• Practical, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Highly regarded:

• Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator certification
• Experience with ISO systems or integrated management systems (IMS)
• Experience with SharePoint or similar systems
• Exposure to heavy industry requirements such as medicals and site-based compliance

What you'll get in return

This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organisation with a strong team culture and focus on development. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration + super
• Monday-Friday role supporting work/life balance
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with clear progression pathways

What you need to do now

For more information or to express your interest, please contact Isabel Azcune on 07 4049 2*** or email *************@hays.com.au.
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