Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established national organisation operating across a complex industrial environment, with a robust focus on safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
They are currently looking for an experienced HSE Coordinator / HSE Officer to join the business on a temporary assignment through to late January.
Based in Dandenong, the role will support multiple operational locations and will involve some travel to regional sites. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being visible in the field, partnering closely with operational leaders and helping drive practical safety outcomes.

The Role

Working closely with site leadership and operational teams, this role will provide hands-on support across critical risk, contractor management, HSE culture and compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting critical risk management and ensuring key controls are in place and effective
- Coaching leaders and employees on risk assessments, controls and safe work practices
- Conducting workplace inspections focused on higher-risk activities
- Facilitating risk assessments, JSAs, JHAs and HAZID workshops
- Supporting incident and near-miss investigations
- Tracking risk and corrective actions through to closure
- Supporting contractor prequalification, mobilisation, induction and training
- Assisting leaders with the safe management of contractors and labour hire employees
- Promoting strong safety engagement through toolbox talks, pre-starts and safety conversations
- Supporting hazard identification and near-miss reporting
- Assisting with HSE campaigns, initiatives and behavioural safety programs
- Reviewing and updating HSE procedures, standards and Safe Work Instructions
- Supporting audit, inspection and compliance activities
- Monitoring contractor compliance with site HSE requirements
- Assisting with environmental and regulatory compliance requirements





The role will also have a strong focus on human factors, including fatigue, workload, ergonomics, task complexity, procedural compliance and identifying ways to simplify work and reduce operational risk.

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and complex organisation where safety is highly visible across the business.
You will benefit from:

- Exposure to a large national organisation
- A broad and wide-ranging operational HSE role
- Strong focus on critical risk and field-based safety
- Opportunity to work closely with site and operational leadership
- Exposure across multiple sites and environments
- Temporary assignment through to January
- Some site based regional travel
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact
- Established systems and safety frameworks
- A role combining field engagement with HSE systems and compliance

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for someone with practical HSE experience who is comfortable working closely with operational teams and spending time in the field.
Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience in an HSE Coordinator, HSE Officer, Safety Advisor or similar role
- Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering or operational environment
- Strong understanding of critical risk management
- Experience conducting risk assessments and workplace inspections
- Exposure to incident investigations and corrective action management
- Contractor management experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confidence coaching supervisors, leaders and employees
- Sound understanding of WHS legislation and compliance requirements
- The ability to work autonomously across multiple locations
- Availability to commence at short notice

You will be someone who is comfortable getting out into the operation, building relationships with the workforce and helping leaders translate safety requirements into practical action.

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📌 HSE Coordinator / HSE Officer (City of Greater Dandenong)
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📍 City of Greater Dandenong