People & Safety Coordinator

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 2901 or email Isabel.Azcune@hays.com.au .

If this opportunity isn’t quite right, but you’re exploring similar roles, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about your next career step.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Location
QLD - Mackay Basin
Specialism
HR
Ref:
3000141

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Isabel Azcune, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Cairns
Cairns Corporate Tower - Level 11, 15 Lake St, Cairns City,

Telephone: 0740492901

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