WHS Coordinator
Hands-on, multi-site WHS Coordinator, $120,000 -$130,000 + Super + Car, Sydney
Fantastic opportunity with a well-regarded civil infrastructure contractor
Join an established WHS team, supporting major infrastructure works across Western Sydney
About the Company
A well-established civil infrastructure contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across NSW.
The business has a strong reputation for delivering quality projects safely and takes a practical, hands-on approach to health and safety.
With a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to add an experienced WHS Coordinator to support project delivery and provide visible safety leadership across site operations.
About the Work Health & Safety Coordinator Role
Reporting to the WHS Manager, and working closely with the wider WHS and project teams, this is a highly operational, site-based role, supporting the delivery of major civil infrastructure works in Western Sydney.
You will provide day-to-day WHS support across active work fronts, working closely with supervisors, subcontractors and site crews to identify risks, implement practical controls and ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with legislative and project requirements.
The projects involve complex civil and infrastructure construction activities, including underground works, excavation, pipeline installation and other high-risk construction activities.
The role would suit someone with experience working across Transport for NSW (TfNSW), Sydney Water, or similar client sites, whether you have strong hands-on operational WHS experience or are looking to take the next step into a dedicated site-based role.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular site inspections, audits and field safety interactions across active work fronts




Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
Review SWMS, permits and other high-risk work documentation
Support supervisors and project teams with pre-starts, toolbox talks and daily safety engagement
Identify hazards and work collaboratively with site teams to implement practical risk controls
Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions and safety reporting
Maintain accurate site safety records, inspections and documentation
Promote positive safety behaviours through workforce engagement
Provide practical WHS advice to project teams, supervisors and subcontractors
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client requirements and project management systems
Skills & Experience
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
Experience working on major civil infrastructure, underground utilities, pipeline, water, wastewater, or similar projects for TfNSW, Sydney Water, or other major government, utility, or infrastructure clients
Exposure to high-risk activities including excavation, confined spaces, lifting operations and underground construction
Robust communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships with supervisors, subcontractors and frontline workers
Practical, proactive approach to WHS, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices when required
White Card and current driver's licence
First Aid qualification
Culture
The business takes a practical and collaborative approach to safety, with a strong focus on visible leadership and engaging directly with operational teams.
Benefits
Permanent opportunity with an established civil infrastructure contractor
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
Highly operational, site-based position with genuine autonomy
Supportive project and HSE leadership team
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📌 Whs Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Sydney