Coordinator, Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group 

About SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated HSW Coordinator to join our team and support the delivery of Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental initiatives across our ANZ operations.

Based in Melbourne, in a hybrid working environment, this role is ideal for a proactive professional who is passionate about creating a strong safety culture, driving compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement within a collaborative and fast-paced professional services environment.

As the Coordinator, Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW), you will play a key role in supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental business processes through the Business Management System (BMS) and associated platforms across ANZ offices.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to support compliance, conduct assurance activities, manage fleet safety processes, and help foster a safety-first culture focused on operational excellence and continual improvement.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSW and environmental processes within the Business Management System (BMS) and related platforms
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to improve BMS processes and implementation across the business
• Conduct internal audits, reporting, compliance monitoring, and assurance activities to support effective HSW and environmental management
• Maintain and enhance the safety, compliance, and operational efficiency of the company vehicle fleet, including analysis and reporting of fleet performance data
• Assist in implementing and maintaining HSE Management Systems to support high performance and continuous improvement
• Prepare professional reports, documentation, and safety communications
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support a positive and proactive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across the organisation

About You

You will bring a strong understanding of HSW systems, excellent organisational capability, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse business environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar Health, Safety & Wellbeing or HSE coordination role
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (desirable)
• Certificate in Understanding Management Systems (desirable)
• Auditing Certificate (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining systems to support compliance and operational effectiveness
• Understanding of project management and business management principles
• Experience maintaining HSE Management Systems and supporting continual improvement initiatives
• Strong ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Excellent organisational and administration skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse environments
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and effectively prioritise tasks
• Advanced computer literacy, including Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint

Why Join Us?

• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Contribute to meaningful safety and wellbeing initiatives across ANZ operations
• Work within a respected and growing professional services organisation
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture
• Melbourne-based role with exposure to diverse stakeholders and projects

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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