Safety Coordinator | Brisbane | Rail

About the Client:

Fastly being recognised as one of the most respected contractors across the East Coast, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop, and be part of a business that values their people. Recognised as a client-focused Australian-owned construction companies for challenging infrastructure, they create results built on collaboration with clients and innovation through experience and teamwork.

About the Role:

The primary purpose of this position is to support and provide specialist advice regarding Safety management. Working closely with the Project Site Team and client, you will ensure that Safety compliance requirements are adhered to.

Provide assistance in the development of Project Risk Register/Hazard Log

Set up Project team meetings to complete the monthly Project Risk Register reviews with the 3 week look ahead, track the updates and consult with sub-contractors

Consult with site teams in safety related advice with day-to-day activities

Provide assistance in the developing of weekly toolboxes and delivering to the work groups

Understand and Implement policies and procedures at a site level

Monitoring site activities to ensure WHS procedures are in place as required

Assist the project team with Construction Management Software compliance and data input

Undertaking internal safety inspections, observations and actions

Assisting project teams to develop solutions to internal safety inspection findings

Liaising with external/client safety representatives

Assisting site teams to address external safety inspection findings

Collation of external/client safety inspection data

SWMS reviews (initial and periodic)

Plant and equipment pre-start inspections review

Plant paperwork collation and review

Assisting site teams with site specific safety requirements including Traffic Control, heavy vehicle CoR compliance, Rail safety requirements.

Ensuring site compliance with legislative requirements including; but not limited to WHS Act, WHS Regulation, CoP, Rail Safety Nat Law, NSW Health orders.

Assisting site teams with toolbox talks, pre-starts, weekly site inspections, task observations and permits

Guiding site teams with regular upkeep of HSEQ registers i.e. hazardous substances, fire equipment, equipment calibration etc.

Partaking in project teams’ meetings (internal/external)

Undertaking emergency drills and assessment of mock drills

Reviewing and updating site specific emergency evacuation plans and procedures

Incident reporting (internal and external through Construction Software Management where required)

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualification pathway to knowledge of the WH&S Act 2011, WH&S Regulation 2017, Rail Safety (Adoption of National Law) Regulation 2018, other relevant legislation, standards and associated obligations in the application of Safety in Construction

Degree, Certificate IV or diploma in WHS or similar tertiary qualification

Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs

Personal Qualities:

Capable of developing an understanding of client expectations and ability to form and maintain positive relationships

Strong listening and communication skills with an ability to relate to people from a wide range of positions and backgrounds

Ability to assist in the performance of team members towards the achievement of company goals and principles

Ability to effectively handle high stress environments with resilience and professionalism

How to Apply:

To apply, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Stuart - [email protected]