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Safety Coordinator

HSEQ • Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (minimum requirement).
  • Construction White Card (mandatory).
  • Current Queensland Driver’s Licence.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Mid Level

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, this is a hands-on role working across both office and site environments. You will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with workplace health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.

You will work closely with project teams to promote a strong safety culture and ensure effective systems are in place across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
  • Assist with maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and WHS standards
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and task observations
  • Assist in incident investigations and corrective actions
  • Support implementation of policies and procedures at site level
  • Support project teams with risk assessments, SWMS, and hazard identification
  • Deliver and support HSEQ training, inductions, and toolbox talks
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage hazard reporting
  • Maintain accurate HSEQ documentation and records
  • Assist with return-to-work coordination and WorkCover processes

About You

  • Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (minimum requirement)
  • Construction White Card (mandatory)
  • Current Queensland Driver’s Licence
  • Experience working on DTMR (Department of Transport and Main Roads) projects highly regarded
  • Experience in a similar HSEQ, WHS, or safety-focused role (civil or construction highly regarded)
  • Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and best practice principles
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams and management
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple sites
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

  • Fixed-term contract for the duration of the project, with potential to extend or lead to further employment opportunities
  • Exposure to a variety of civil projects across FNQ
  • Supportive team environment with strong leadership
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on safety and systems across the business
  • Company laptop provided

Additional Information

This role involves travel to various project sites and includes site office and field-based work. It is not a FIFO role, and the successful candidate will be required to be based in Cairns or the Far North Queensland region.

Company Overview

HEH Civil has become a trusted provider in the civil construction industry throughout Queensland. Our specialty services include; Urban Development, General Civil Construction, Water/Sewer Infrastructure, Bulk Earthworks, Bridge & Drainage Infrastructure, Slope Stabilisation and Main Roads Construction. Since its conception, HEH Civil has steadily grown to a team of over 100 employees across Queensland. We attribute our growth to putting emphasis on developing engineering and managerial expertise. We believe that a team with clear leadership, excellent communication and a problem-solving approach is a thriving team. The development and success of our people is important to us, and our values permeate through all areas of the business. We form great partnerships with our clients which are built on embracing challenges with the positive energy and hard work of our dedicated team and our commitment to continuous improvement. With these values combined, we achieve excellent construction outcomes for every client we work with.