About the role

Reporting to the Risk & Quality Manager, you will be a trusted and visible safety leader who works collaboratively with internal departments, clients, contractors and event organisers. As part of the BCEC Safety Team, you will ensure all aspects of business activities are risk managed to provide a compliant, protected environment for all staff, clients and guests.

Key responsibilities

- Assist with the development, continuous review and improvement of BCEC Safety Documentation, ensuring the Centre complies with all relevant Acts, Legislation, Standards etc. with regards to workplace activities

- Review of event safety documentation for all event types

- Monitor the build, operation and dismantling of events across a 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends

- Respond to incident and accident reporting, assisting the safety team in follow up investigations and actions

- Assist with the capture and analysis of safety specific data, to facilitate a safer workplace

- Assist with the coordination of the WH&S; committee and chair regular meetings as required

- Administer training for and assist BCEC Health and Safety representatives in safety matters

- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure hazards are identified and risk assessed

- Maintain current and relevant knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, sustainability and environmental developments and industry trends

About you

- Comprehensive safety management expertise

- Highly skilled verbal and written communication for all levels

- Service focussed and result driven





- Availability for work across seven days including evenings and weekends

- Pride in your work that clearly shows attention to detail and well-crafted time management skills

- National Police Check required

About us

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre seeks enthusiastic and engaged people to deliver incredible events and world class experiences to the highest levels of personal service. BCEC sits at the heart of Brisbane’s bustling South Bank cultural and entertainment precinct; home to art galleries, world class performing arts, and superb riverside dining. Managed by Legends Global, international venue management specialists, our venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.

We are looking for a highly experienced Safety Coordinator as we head into an amazing period of growth and change, culminating in the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the Centre we strive to create a working environment that rewards excellence and creates opportunities for advancement, while ensuring a balance between work, family and community. Our people are our goodness. We want our people to bring their best and be their best. At BCEC everyone belongs and we commit to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming space.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be part of Team BCEC and work in a world’s best convention showpiece, we welcome your application. We are all individuals and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be required to provide the Centre with a National Police Check.

Applications close Friday 11 September 2026.

📌 Safety Coordinator (South Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
📍 South Brisbane