About Us
SBP Australia is a privately owned commercial and industrial construction company founded in 1987 and based in Salisbury, Brisbane.
At SBP, we do things differently. We take our work seriously, but rarely ourselves. We have high standards. We value collaboration and partnership, and we are proud to have built long-standing relationships with our clients, contractors and suppliers.
Our team includes:
* Construction division, delivering complex projects Australia-wide, designed to extend, repair, and repurpose existing facilities, along with new commercial and industrial builds
* Insulated Panel division, specialising in cold rooms, freezers, chillers and process facilities Australia-wide
* Modular & Doorshop division, locally designing and manufacturing custom portable buildings, insulated panel doors and fixings
* Steelshop division, on-site processing & fabrication of structural steel, racking, access components & metalwork items
* Maintenance division, agile small teams performing scheduled & emergency servicing & maintenance of cold rooms & freezers through Qld and NSW
About the Role
SBP Australia is looking for a proactive and experienced WHS Coordinator to support our teams in ensuring workplace health and safety compliance, across our projects Australia-wide.
In this hands-on role, you'll be based at our head office in Salisbury, Brisbane with periodic travel to our projects across Australia, and play a vital part in maintaining and improving safety standards, conducting inspections, delivering training, and proactively managing risks and incidents.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist our teams in managing project / site WHS requirements, providing guidance and support with documentation such as Construction Safety Plans, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Project Risk Registers, and advice on compliance, training needs, emergency and incident response.
* Conduct project / site audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
* Assist in managing site permits, contractor onboarding, and review SWMS and other submissions using 1Breadcrumb and Procore
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Proactively communicate with the SBP team, contractors, and leadership on safety matters
* Maintain WHS records and documentation, ensuring alignment with SBP Australia and client safety management plans
* Deliver training and upskilling to our team on WHS matters
* Continue the improvement, development and embedding of health and safety policy, standards, systems, and business initiatives across all divisions and sites.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a WHS role within industrial construction environments
* Strong knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, Codes of Practice, and industry standards
* Excellent communication skills with confidence in engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders
* Experience and confidence using WHS management platforms such as Procore and 1Breadcrumb
* Strong grasp of construction methodologies specifically relating to industrial and commercial construction, with the ability to understand and interpret drawings and design documentation advantageous.
* Essential: WHS qualifications (minimum Cert IV in Work Health & Safety), First Aid Certificate, General Construction Industry Card
* Preferred: Return to Work Coordinator qualifications & experience, Investigations qualifications & experience, auditing qualifications or experience
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
* A proactive and positive approach to workplace health and safety
* Comfortable working in both office and site environments, collaborating with team members, contractors, and interacting with stakeholders
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and assess risks and resolve safety challenges
* A passion for ensuring the well-being of teams and maintaining high safety standards
At SBP Australia, we invest in our people for the long term. The right candidate will grow alongside us, taking advantage of opportunities to progress as the business expands.
Ready to make a meaningful impact in workplace safety? Apply now!