Job Title: Regional Safety Coordinators for Operations and Maintenance
We are seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team as Regional Safety Coordinators for Operations and Maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in workplace safety across regional South Australia.
This role involves working closely with operational leaders and Health & Safety Business Partners to support frontline operations and embed effective safety practices on the ground. You will coach teams, support safety systems and programs, and help build a proactive safety culture that empowers people and reduces risk.
About the Person:
The ideal candidate is a practical, people-focused safety professional who thrives in operational environments. They take a hands-on approach to health and safety and are confident working alongside field teams to embed safer ways of working.
They have a sound understanding of WHS systems and legislation and can translate this into meaningful actions on the ground. With strong communication and coaching skills, they build trusted relationships, support frontline leaders, and foster a culture where safety is owned and valued.
About People and Safety:
The People and Safety group are focused on ensuring workforce well-being and success through strategies such as talent attraction, diversity, and collaboration, while also prioritising health and safety efforts to prevent harm and promote overall well-being and career development.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Championing health & safety at the front line, partnering with leaders to manage risks and promote safety culture.
* Contributing to the development and implementation of safety systems, tools, and local improvement plans.
* Mentoring and coaching frontline leaders and workers to build capability and support behaviour change.
* Leading and participating in audits, inspections, and investigations, turning insights into improvement.
* Monitoring health and safety performance and supporting operational compliance with key frameworks and legislation.
Your success in this role will come from:
* Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum Cert IV) or relevant operational experience,
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and incident investigation training (e.g. ICAM or Taproot).
* Strong operational understanding of Health & Safety management systems.
* Demonstrated competency in internal auditing and applying compliance requirements.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to coach and engage others.
* Proven track record in Health & Safety, with sound knowledge of legislative requirements and a positive safety record.