Site Safety Coordinator

Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.

At SHAPE, we’re not just constructing buildings - we’re helping shape the future of South Australia. Our Adelaide team delivers projects across fitout, heavy refurbishment, new build and live environments, typically ranging from $50k to $50m.

Backed by a national, ASX‑listed business with more than 36 years of experience, our team of 80+ local SHAPIANS combines national capability with strong South Australian knowledge. We’re known for collaboration, quality and reliability, delivering projects across sectors including commercial, education, defence, aged care, transport, hotels and retail.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Site Safety Coordinator to support the safe delivery of projects across South Australia. Working closely with our project and EHSQ teams, you’ll coordinate site safety activities, support compliance with WHS legislation and SHAPE EHSQ systems, and help promote a strong Safety First culture from project entry through to completion. The role involves regular site presence, supporting inspections, safety documentation, incident reporting and risk management across active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site teams to comply with WHS legislation and SHAPE EHSQ systems
• Conduct daily site walks to identify hazards and track corrective actions
• Coordinate site inductions, inspections, toolbox talks and safety activities
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
• Support preparation and review of risk registers, SWMS and safety plans
• Maintain safety documentation, registers and site signage

About You

You’re a safety‑focused professional who enjoys working closely with site teams to maintain safe and compliant environments. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships with subcontractors and project teams, and take a proactive approach to identifying and managing risk. You’re organised, detail‑oriented and motivated to help embed a strong Safety First culture across our projects.

Key Requirements

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
• Experience in a safety role within the construction industry
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and construction safety standards
• Experience with inspections, audits and incident investigations
• Ability to prepare and review risk assessments and safety documentation
• Strong communication and ability to influence site teams
• Collaborative approach with a strong safety‑first mindset

Why SHAPE is a great place to work

We have the ambitious vision to be ‘the place where everyone wants to work’. That’s why at SHAPE you’ll enjoy:

• A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
• 5 additional paid leave days every year
• Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins
• An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to match your work/life needs
• Competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary)
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
• Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family
• Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients

Want to know more?

Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers.

Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries.