Health And Safety Coordinator

17 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Amida Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Health and Safety Coordinator

Permanent, Monday to Friday | Relocation Assistance Provided

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a proactive
Health and Safety Coordinator
to join a leading open cut mining operation in the Hunter Valley region. This is a permanent, site-based position (Monday-Friday) offering full relocation assistance to the Muswellbrook area.

About the Role

The Health and Safety Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting managers and supervisors to implement robust safety, health, and training systems, procedures, and policies. With a strong on-site presence, you will act as a trusted advisor, championing compliance and fostering a culture of safety excellence across the operation.

This role is critical in ensuring statutory compliance, driving continuous improvement in health and safety outcomes, and promoting a culture where safety is at the forefront of every decision.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Provide expert advice, support, and assistance to managers and supervisors in the implementation of health and safety systems.
  • Develop and implement hazard management and health and safety plans in line with legislative and company requirements.
  • Champion hazard identification and implement effective controls for high-risk activities.
  • Lead by example, maintaining a visible presence in the field and driving site-wide adherence to health and safety policies.
  • Assist in developing and delivering the annual Health and Safety Plan and budget.
  • Establish KPIs, reporting systems, and maintain internal auditing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Administer the Drug and Alcohol Screening Program and coordinate responses when required.
  • Manage workers' compensation and rehabilitation processes.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, regulators, and the community.
  • Support emergency response and crisis management planning.

About You

To be successful, you will bring a combination of qualifications, experience, and personal attributes including:

Essential:

  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
  • Certificate in Rehabilitation Coordination.
  • Strong knowledge of NSW statutory WHS obligations.

Desirable:

  • Certificate in Health & Safety Auditing.
  • Degree in Safety Science.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Proven ability to influence, lead, and build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer literacy, with MS Office skills essential.
  • A decisive, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and respect for diversity.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent, Monday to Friday position.
  • Full relocation assistance to the Muswellbrook region.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in driving health and safety excellence within a major mining operation.
  • Work within a supportive environment that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you are interested in knowing more please send across an updated CV to tom.- or call Tom Wiggins on for a confidential discussion.

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