HSQE Coordinator

Ahrens is seeking an experienced HSQE Coordinator to join the Design and Construction team in a dynamic role that will contribute to the company's commitment to safety, quality, and environmental excellence.

The HSQE Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining and controlling the company's HSQE Management Systems, ensuring processes and procedures are relevant, complete, and standardized where appropriate.

• Work with the Group HSQE team to maintain and control the company HSQE Management Systems.
• Ensure health, safety, and environment information and records are accurately entered and filed on company electronic databases and systems.
• Identify training needs, maintain a national training matrix, and organize and facilitate WHS training and verification of employee competency as required.
• Assist in project pre-planning to ensure project procedures and specifications reflect WHS and environmental factors.
• Prepare project management plans and other related HSE documentation.
• Maintain safety and general noticeboards with up-to-date and relevant information.
• Work with supervisors and managers to improve Safe Operating Procedures and plant and equipment management.
• Support operational teams with HSQE activities and initiatives on permanent and temporary sites.
• Coordinate internal HSQE operational audits, inspections, and reporting.
• Support project teams in the coordination of Incident Management.
• Deliver Skytrust training to supervisors, managers, and other employees as required.

• Formal qualifications in WHS practices (or currently working towards).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including skills in negotiating, developing, and managing cooperative working relationships and resolving issues by reporting and negotiating.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Flexibility to travel and visit project sites and Ahrens Divisions across Australia if required.
• Applied First Aid competency.
• Current driver's license.
• General Knowledge of Systems, Procedures, and Document Control principles.
• General Knowledge of business and management principles involved in coordination of people and resources.

Ahrens Design & Construct provides cutting-edge projects through its full in-house capabilities, including design & construct, project management, commercial & retail refurbishments, and fit-outs, ATM installations, and machine movement.

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years' experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos, and Water Storage company, providing complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture that embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values, including commitment, integrity, and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work towards realizing our vision.

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family's health & wellbeing.
• Discounts to some of Australia's leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles, and more.
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family.
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice.
• Family, social, and team-building events.
• Opportunities for career progression.