Health Safety Environment Coordinator

We are on the lookout for a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Coordinator as we continue to grow the safety culture and focus within the business.

The Health and Safety Coordinator assists with promoting the safety and wellbeing of all staff and related parties across our business. This includes onsite, displays, office and to and from each location. The Henley office is based in Mount Waverley.

About the Role

The Health and Safety Coordinator will support the HSE Manager in ensuring that Henley's HSE Policies and procedures are developed, effectively implemented, adhered to and comply with the Federal Work Health and Safety Act, Regulations and related legislation.

You are also involved in ensuring onsite safety compliance from start to finish across our home building projects and including the onboarding of new contractors and suppliers to our contractor management system.

This role is a great opportunity for someone passionate about health and safety and realising that for others across the business. It also offers great support and open leadership. Highly involved with all teams you’ll become a well-recognised and trusted contributor as you maintain our reputation and success across the health and safety space both internally and externally.

What you can expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis:

• Support the delivery and implementation of the HSE management plan in all areas of the business to ensure compliance.
• Proactive approach to improving the health and safety standards onsite through regular site inspections.
• Performing initial and ongoing reviews of subcontractor and supplier Safe Work Method Statements and other compliance documents to meet requirements. 
• Regularly monitor and report on site risks and hazards and address non-conformance's
• Respond to HSE incidents and assist with investigating the root cause.
• Ensure appropriate reporting and recording processes are adhered to.
• Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve safe places and systems of work for all employees and subcontractors
• Ensure appropriate reporting and recording processes are adhered to
• Keep up-to-date on legislative changes and industry-safe work practices
• Assist the HSE Manager Fire Safety and First Aid requirements. 
• Conduct HSE training as required to build competency and awareness. 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Certificate IV OHS or higher
• 3/5 years’ experience in a HSE role.
• Experience in the residential construction industry desirable
• Working knowledge of State WHS legislation regarding Health, Safety and Environment
• Ability to understand and apply policy and procedures that meet legislative requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to develop internal networks and trust with on-site teams.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft office

About Us

Established in 1989, Henley is one of Australia's leading home builders and has built over 50,000 homes Australia-wide.

We are a proud partner of Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd which has a rich 330 years' history and is a worldwide leader in new home design, building 20,000 homes a year globally including Japan, the USA and Australia. The partnership allows us to operate autonomously locally whilst providing us with strong financial backing and stability.

Join our team

We are Henley, where everyone is welcome. We celebrate all cultures and know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community. We are proud to be part of the Sumitomo Forestry Group and our shared philosophy of fairness and integrity.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!