H&S; Coordinator | Strahan

Make safety part of how work gets done.

Petuna Aquaculture is looking for a WHS Coordinator to join our team in Strahan, Tasmania.

This is a hands-on safety role where you'll work closely with operational teams, leaders and contractors to strengthen our safety culture and ensure effective WHS systems and practices are embedded across the Strahan operations. If you're a practical WHS professional who enjoys being out in the workplace, engaging with people, solving problems and making a tangible difference, we'd like to hear from you.

Petuna

Petuna has evolved from a highly successful fishing operation founded by Peter and Una Rockliff in 1949 into a leading aquaculture company that grows, harvests and processes premium salmonids, for sale to wholesale and retail markets. With operations including a state-of-the-art hatchery in Cressy, two expansive aquaculture farms in Macquarie Harbour and Rowella, and a cutting-edge production processing plant in Devonport, you'll be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence.

At Petuna, we value our employees as essential contributors to our continued success. When you join our team, you become part of a community that embraces innovation, sustainability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

If you're passionate about aquaculture, seek a dynamic work environment, and want to be part of a company with a rich history and an exciting future, Petuna welcomes you to explore career opportunities with us.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Strahan Site Manager, you'll support the implementation and ongoing development of WHS systems across the site.

Your responsibilities will span risk management, incident investigation, contractor safety, injury management, training, inspections and continuous improvement. Working within an aquaculture and marine environment,



this is an opportunity to apply your WHS knowledge in a varied operational setting where no two days are quite the same.

What you'll be doing

You'll take an active role in:

- Supporting risk assessments, hazard identification and effective controls

- Maintaining the site risk register and supporting the development and review of SOPs, SWMS and Permit to Work processes

- Leading and supporting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are appropriately implemented and closed out

- Conducting regular workplace, vessel safety equipment and contractor inspections

- Supporting contractor safety and compliance with Petuna's WHS Management System

- Coordinating WHS inductions for employees, contractors and visitors

- Monitoring qualifications, training requirements and WHS records

- Supporting injured workers and Return to Work Plans

- Delivering practical WHS toolbox talks and supporting monthly site safety meetings

- Maintaining key safety registers, emergency response and traffic management documentation

- Providing monthly WHS reporting and statistics

- Promoting hazard reporting, consultation and positive safety behaviours across the site.

The role may also provide support to fish health and biosecurity monitoring, environmental monitoring and company certification and accreditation activities.

About you

We're looking for someone who can build strong relationships and translate WHS requirements into practical solutions that work in an operational environment.

You'll ideally bring





- Previous experience in a WHS role, preferably within an operational, industrial, marine, aquaculture or similar environment

- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- A sound understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and operational safety requirements

- Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions

- Strong communication, listening and organisational skills

- Confidence engaging with employees, contractors and operational leaders
- The ability to deliver toolbox talks, training or group presentations
- A team-oriented and practical approach to safety
- An understanding of marine safety or aquaculture operations would be advantageous

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would also be desirable.

Why this role?

This isn't a WHS role where you'll spend all day behind a desk.

You'll be visible in the operation, working alongside the people doing the job and helping ensure risks are understood, controls are practical and safety standards are maintained.

It's a great opportunity for an experienced WHS Coordinator, or someone ready to take the next step in their safety career, who wants meaningful exposure to a unique marine and aquaculture operating environment.

Interested?

If you're passionate about practical safety, comfortable working with operational teams and want to contribute to a strong and proactive safety culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Please provide your resume and cover letter addressing why you are the best candidate for the position. A full position description can be obtained from the Safety Manager, and all enquiries should be directed to Grant.

Deadline – Close of Business 30th November 2026

Apply now through the SEEK application process and help us keep our people safe while supporting Petuna's Strahan operations.

📌 Health & Safety Coordinator (Strahan)
🏢 Petuna Aquaculture
📍 Strahan