Health & Safety Coordinator

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator to support site-based operations and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company systems, and client requirements. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and maintaining Tesmec Australia's Health & Safety (H&S) management system across the Sydney workshop, office, and project sites. You will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture across multiple construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of WHS policies and procedures on-site 
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations 
• Assist with incident investigation and reporting (including near misses) 
• Develop, deliver and maintain company and site inductions
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks; and coordinate external trainings
• Interpret and communicate client HSE requirements 
• Ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act) and Regulations 
• Maintain safety documentation, registers, and reporting systems 
• Support risk assessments and safe work method statements (SWMS) 
• Work closely with site supervisors and project managers to improve safety performance 
• Coordinate equipment calibration and inspection schedules 
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements 
• Support environmental compliance: waste tracking (POEO Act / NSW EPA), hazardous substances management, spill response. 
• Support quality assurance, non-conformance and continuous improvement processes. 
• Prepare monthly and project HSE reports and contribute to management reviews
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills. 
• Maintain and continually improve the Tesmec Australia H&S management system 

Key Requirements

• Tertiary degree in relevant field (minimum)
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role within construction or civil engineering 
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and compliance standards 
• Experience conducting site audits and incident investigations 
• Strong communication and reporting skills 
• Ability to work across multiple project sites 
• White Card (Construction Induction Card) – mandatory 
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to sites. 
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate. 
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. 
• Practical, solutions-focused approach 
• Continuous improvement mindset; comfortable with digital tools and automation. 
• Self-driven, organised and able to manage competing priorities across multiple sites. 
• Integrity and courage to stop unsafe work and escalate when required. 
• ICAM or TapRooT investigation training 

Desirable

• Experience in major wind farm, renewable energy or cable installation projects 
• Experience working with subcontractor management systems 
• Experience with digital HSE platforms (Dashpivot / Sitemate, Notion, Excel).
• Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP tickets 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package 
• Company vehicle or allowance (depending on role level) 
• Career development and training opportunities 
• Exposure to major infrastructure projects across Australia 
• Strong safety-focused culture