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
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
* 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 ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (WHS) highly regarded
* 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
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Temporary
Job function: Other; Industries: Newspaper Publishing
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