Job Description
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Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and helping people do their best work? This is an exciting opportunity to join Godfrey Hirst as a OHS Coordinator at our Tufting manufacturing site in North Geelong, where you will play a key role in supporting a strong, practical and proactive safety culture.
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In this hands‐on role, you'll work closely with leaders, operators and safety professionals to help embed safe work practices, support incident prevention, coordinate WHS activities and contribute to continuous improvement across a busy manufacturing environment in line with our Zero Harm cultural change program.
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If you enjoy being on the floor, building relationships, solving problems and making safety simple, visible and meaningful — this could be the perfect next step in your WHS career.
About Godfrey Hirst n
Godfrey Hirst is proud to draw on more than 160 years of manufacturing experience across Australia and New Zealand. We are committed to designing, creating and supplying high-quality, beautiful and sustainable floor coverings for homes and businesses.
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Our manufacturing teams are at the heart of what we do — and safety is central to ensuring our people go home safe every day.
About the Role n
Based at our Tufting manufacturing site in North Geelong, this role reports to the Process Manufacturing Manager and works closely with the OHS Manager.
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As the OHS Coordinator, you will provide practical OHS support across the site, partnering with managers, employees and operational teams drive a cultural change through coaching, training and monitoring the site safety requirements that will create safe work practices, support compliance and help drive a positive safety culture.
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This is a full-time, on-site role.



Due to the operational and hands‐on nature of the position, there is no work-from-home flexibility.
What You'll Be Doing n
You will be involved in a broad range of OHS and operational support activities, including:
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Workplace Health & Safety
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Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of OHS policies, procedures and systems
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Assist and coach Managers and Supervisors with incident reporting, investigations, and provide visibility and accountability of corrective actions through our Rapid Global database
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Conducting and supporting workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
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Maintaining safety records, registers and reporting dashboards
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Partnering with managers and team members to support OHS compliance and safe work practices
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Coordinating safety initiatives, training, inductions and toolbox activities
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Helping identify opportunities to improve safety processes and reduce workplace risk
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Administration & Coordination n
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Performing accurate data entry across OHS and manufacturing systems, including AS400, Rapid Global, Chemwatch and Power BI reports
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Maintaining digital filing systems, databases and safety documentation
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Preparing reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
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Providing general administrative support to the safety and operations teams
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About You n




You may already be working in a safety role, or you may have strong operational experience with a genuine interest in building a career in WHS.
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You will bring:
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A Certificate IV in WHS is required
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A practical understanding of WHS/OHS principles and relevant legislation
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Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data and documentation
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Clear and confident communication skills, particularly with operational teams
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A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
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The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy manufacturing workplace
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Confidence using Microsoft Office and similar business systems
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Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys working with people, being visible on site and helping create a workplace where safety is understood, valued and lived every day.
Why Join Us? n
At Godfrey Hirst, you'll be part of a well-established manufacturing business with a proud history, strong local presence and a genuine commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
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You'll also enjoy:
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A hands‐on role where your work makes a visible difference
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The opportunity to build and grow your career in workplace health and safety
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Exposure to a busy and varied manufacturing environment
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A collaborative, supportive and safety-focused team culture
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The chance to partner closely with leaders and employees across the site
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A role where no two days are exactly the same
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Godfrey Hirst is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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📌 Ohs Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Godfrey Hirst
📍 Victoria