Safety Coordinator

Influence safety across construction, transport and operations | Ipswich

About our client

Our client is a respected Queensland business with operations spanning civil construction, transport, maintenance and operational support services. Known for delivering quality outcomes through strong leadership, practical thinking and a commitment to safety, the organisation continues to invest in its people, systems and long-term growth.

What sets this business apart is its accessibility. Leaders are visible, decisions are made efficiently and employees are encouraged to contribute ideas that improve the way the business operates. With a genuine focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, this is an environment where people are trusted to make a meaningful contribution and where safety remains central to every decision.

The opportunity

This newly created Safety Coordinator role has been established to support the continued growth and maturity of the organisation's safety function. Reporting directly to the Safety Manager, you will work across a diverse portfolio of civil construction projects, transport operations, maintenance workshops and corporate environments, helping strengthen the systems and processes that support safe and compliant operations.

This role offers a unique opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in safety while gaining exposure well beyond a traditional project environment. You will contribute to safety improvement initiatives, support operational leaders, assist with compliance and audit activities and play a key role in the rollout of a new technology platform designed to enhance safety performance across the business.

With direct access to decision makers and involvement in business-wide initiatives, your contribution will be visible and valued from day one.

Benefits and working arrangements

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based from the Ipswich head office with regular exposure to operational sites and facilities across Queensland. A vehicle will be available for travel to operational sites, along with secure onsite parking and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

You will join a supportive leadership team that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement. The business offers genuine career development opportunities, exposure across multiple industries and the chance to contribute to major compliance and technology initiatives that will shape the future of the organisation.

A bit about you

You enjoy creating structure, improving systems and helping people achieve better outcomes. You build trusted relationships easily and are confident working with leaders, supervisors and operational teams to support practical safety improvements.

You take pride in being organised, reliable and proactive. You enjoy solving problems, following through on commitments and helping ensure systems remain effective, relevant and easy to use.

Most importantly, you understand that successful safety outcomes are achieved through collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement.

Desired skills and experience

You may currently be working as a Safety Coordinator, Safety Administrator, Compliance Coordinator or within a similar support role and are looking for an opportunity that offers broader exposure and greater influence.

A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is essential, along with a genuine passion for safety and operational excellence. Experience within construction, civil infrastructure, transport, logistics, maintenance or operational environments will be highly regarded.

Exposure to audits, investigations, reporting, compliance activities and risk management processes will also be beneficial. You will be someone who communicates well, takes ownership of your work and enjoys working as part of a team focused on achieving practical outcomes.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution will be recognised, your development will be supported and your work will have a genuine impact across a broad and diverse operation.

If you are looking for a role where you can continue building your career while helping shape the future of safety, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please reach out to Jolein at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.