WHS Coordinator The WHS Coordinator will support the delivery of comprehensive Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices across high-rise construction projects, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, project requirements and company safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide WHS support across high-rise construction sites, working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and workers.

Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across multi-level construction environments.

Identify hazards and assess risks associated with high-rise construction activities, including working at heights, plant and equipment, lifting operations, access and egress, and subcontractor activities.

Review and monitor SWMS, JSA’s, risk assessments, permits and other WHS documentation.

Support incident, injury, near-miss and hazard investigations and assist with implementing corrective actions.

Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, regulations, Australian Standards and project-specific requirements.

Provide WHS advice, coaching and guidance to site teams and subcontractors.

Assist with toolbox talks, site inductions and WHS training.

Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure required safety documentation is current.

Maintain WHS registers, reports, inspection records and compliance documentation.

Follow up identified hazards, corrective actions and outstanding safety issues.

Work proactively with project teams to promote a positive and accountable safety culture.

Assist with continuous improvement of WHS systems and processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Essential Criteria

Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) or equivalent qualification.





Relevant WHS experience within the commercial or high-rise construction industry.

Demonstrated understanding of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.

Strong knowledge of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), risk assessments, JSA/JHA, permits and safety management systems.

Experience conducting site inspections, WHS audits and risk assessments.

Experience with incident, hazard and near-miss investigations.

Experience monitoring and managing subcontractor WHS compliance.

Strong understanding of high-risk construction activities, including working at heights, lifting operations, mobile plant, traffic management and construction site hazards.

Current White Card.

Current Working at Heights training highly desirable.

First Aid/CPR certification highly desirable.

WHS training or relevant construction safety qualifications will be highly regarded.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy construction environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and proactively address safety risks.

Current Australian driver's licence desirable.

Experience The successful candidate will ideally have 3+ years’ experience in a WHS Coordinator, WHS Advisor or similar role, with demonstrated experience supporting high-rise or large-scale construction projects.

Experience working directly with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and construction teams will be highly regarded.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and confident WHS professional who can work on site, build solid relationships with construction teams and subcontractors, identify risks and drive positive safety outcomes across high-rise construction projects.

📌 WHS Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 To be advised as a new
📍 Sydney