Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading ASX-listed manufacturer, to support a critical hire within one of their capital projects. We are seeking an experienced HS&E Coordinator to support a major, long-term infrastructure program.
Role Title: HS&E Coordinator – Major Infrastructure Projects
Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract (strong likelihood of extension – long-term program through to 2033)
Location + WFH Flexibility: Port Kembla / South Coast, NSW This is a 100% site-based role (early starts required).
Hourly Pay: Up to $110 an hour including super
Start Date: ASAP
Role Details:
* Provide hands-on Health, Safety & Environment leadership across a complex, contractor-heavy construction environment.
* Lead HS&E governance, compliance, and assurance across high-risk civil and infrastructure works.
* Deliver and manage site inductions (early starts from approx. 6-7am).
* Review, assess, and approve HS&E documentation including SWMS, JSEAs, high-risk construction documentation, and contractor safety submissions.
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
* Partner closely with construction, engineering, and project controls teams to proactively manage risk.
* Support incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and HS&E performance reporting.
* Monitor application of governance systems and identify improvement opportunities.
* Mentor and support other HS&E professionals and contractors to uplift safety capability and culture.
* Maintain a strong, visible site presence and engage daily with contractors and site leadership.
Required Skills and Experience (Non-Negotiable):
* Strong construction background, ideally civil, heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial or mining.
* 7+ years’ experience in senior, hands-on HS&E / WHS roles (not junior or purely advisory).
* Formal WHS qualification – Cert IV minimum (Diploma or Graduate Diploma highly regarded).
* Proven experience across broader WHS governance, not limited to construction only.
* 100% site-based experience and genuinely comfortable working on site full-time.
* Experience working on large, long-term projects with multiple contractors.
* Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and its practical application.
* Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving:
o SWMS
o JSEAs
o High-risk construction documentation
o Contractor safety submissions
* Hands-on experience with:
o Audits and inspections
o Incident investigation and reporting
o HS&E metrics, KPIs, and reporting
* Comfortable working in early-start environments (6-7am site starts).
Highly Desirable Experience:
* Major infrastructure programs (ports, steelworks, industrial facilities, transport, heavy civils).
* Experience engaging with regulators (SafeWork, EPA).
* Exposure to environmental compliance, including EMPs, approvals, and environmental controls.
* Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced HS&E professionals.
* Strong background working in contractor-heavy environments.
* Proven stakeholder management across:
o Construction teams
o Project controls
o Engineering
o Client-side leadership
Culture & Soft Skills (Critical to Success):
* Collaborative, people-first approach – not a “clipboard cop”.
* Able to influence without formal authority.
* Comfortable working shoulder-to-shoulder with construction teams.
* Calm, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
* Confident coaching, mentoring, and uplifting others.
* Able to balance strong governance with practical delivery.
* Resilient and confident operating in a large, complex project environment.
Practical & Logistical Fit:
* Ideally local to Port Kembla / Wollongong / South Coast.
* Available to start ASAP.
* Comfortable with an initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential.
To Apply:
If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.