SHEQ Coordinator

Job Title: SHEQ Officer - Temporary Contract (Hunter/Central Coast Region)
Location:
Hunter/Central Coast, NSW

Contract Type:
Temporary (until December 2025)

Reporting To:
SHEQ Manager

About the Role:
We're seeking a proactive and adaptable
SHEQ Officer
to support the delivery of safety, health, environment, and quality initiatives across the Whole of Government Schools Contract in the Hunter/Central Coast region. This is a
temporary role
replacing a previous SHEQ position during a transition period, with no extension beyond December 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct morning site visits and document findings through photographs and reports
• Perform audits and inspections using established guides (e.g., cleaner's room checks)
• Manage training records via Power BI and SuccessFactors, including rebooking and uploading completions
• Draft safety alerts and support incident reporting and investigations
• Assist with onboarding and inductions for employees and contractors
• Prepare and deliver SHEQ reports, communications, and alerts
• Ensure compliance with Risk Management, Quality, and HSE systems and statutory obligations

Team Structure:

• Work closely with the SHEQ Manager and Return to Work Coordinator
• Collaborate with site Supervisors who act as subject matter experts and key points of contact during visits

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a WHS-related role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (used daily)
• Certificate IV in WHS is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Strong collaboration skills across all levels of management and staff
• Organised, resilient, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-changing environment and confident engaging with stakeholders
• Inquisitive, proactive, and open to direction

Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Skills:

-Minimum 1 year experience in a WHS or SHEQ-related role

-Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - used daily for reporting and documentation

-Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

-Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Highly Regarded:

-Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (WHS)

-Experience with Power BI and SuccessFactors for training and compliance tracking

-Exposure to incident reporting, investigations, and contractor onboarding

Personal Attributes:

-Adaptable and resilient in changing environments

-Inquisitive and engaged, with a willingness to learn

-Comfortable working independently and taking direction from multiple stakeholders