Coastwide Engineering Pty Ltd
Illawarra / South Coast NSW

Ongoing work for clients such as BlueScope Steel, coal mines, and quarries

Mix of project, maintenance, shutdown, and all hour breakdown work at various client sites and in Coastwide Engineering workshops

Established company with long-term pipeline of work

Coastwide Engineering has been operating since 1972. We employ 100+ people across multiple divisions and deliver fabrication, CNC machining, maintenance, breakdown, shutdown and project work to heavy industry.

We’ve built long-term relationships with clients including BlueScope Steel and local mining and quarry operations.

The Role

The role is responsible for coordinating and managing WHS/HR functions across all Coastwide Engineering divisions (Fabrication, CNC Machining, Site).

Your WHS work will cover a balanced mix of:

Maintain and improve the WHS management system

Implement and maintain incident reporting systems and registers

Carry out investigation of incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions

Liaise with all workers to ensure safety documentation (SWMS, SOP’s, etc) are current

Conduct random weekly safety audits and inspections across sites and workshops

Assist with project and job planning to ensure safety is at the forefront (Crane lift studies, heavy plant safe operation, SOP’s, SWMS, high risk work compliance etc)

Track and report key safety performance metrics

Deliver monthly safety updates in management meetings

Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings to all divisions





End to end management of Workers Compensation claims (designated RTW Co Ordinator), including liaising with insurers/medical providers, RTW plans, co ordinating suitable duties and tracking cost of claims

Provide WHS support outside standard business hours as required, including attendance at workshops and client sites to satisfy operational requirements, responding to incidents and completing investigations

Your HR work will cover a balanced mix of:

Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and company direction

Maintain, review and update company policies in line with legislative requirements and company direction

Prepare, issue and maintain employee contracts

Manage disciplinary procedures, performance management and workplace investigations

Develop and maintain performance review frameworks

Provide HR advice and support to Managers

Manage employee relations and workplace issues

Maintain subcontractor compliance documents and ensure subcontractor relationships are in line with legislation (insurances, declarations, etc)

About You

As a successful candidate, you will need:

Experience with WHS and HR duties

Experienced/familiar with CNC workshops, Fabrication workshops and heavy industry site maintenance/projects

Experience with the secure operation of cranes and EWP’s, including an understanding of crane lift studies

Experience/familiar with client sites, such as Bluescope Steel and Local Mines/Quarries

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