WHS & HR Coordinator

Job description

Your new company

A well-established and highly regarded Australian SME, with operations across multiple Sydney sites, is seeking an experienced WHS and HR Coordinator. Working for a fun, fast paced business with supportive leaders and a truly people focused culture, this is a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact on both workplace safety and employee experience.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will take ownership of workplace health and safety coordination for the organisation as well as support in all areas of HR and Recruitment administration. A very varied HR role where no two days are the same.

  • You will partner closely with a diverse range of operational leaders in both blue and white collar as well as a contracting base, to promote a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with WHS legislation
  • Conduct WHS inductions and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for a number of sites
  • Manage incident reporting, investigations, workers compensation claims and RTW processes
  • Advise and support employees when reporting incidents and managing their safety and wellbeing
  • Coordinate WHS Committee meetings and reporting
  • Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments.
  • Deliver and facilitate training sessions and onboarding as well as safety briefings
  • Maintain WHS documentation, policies and procedures
  • Oversee and update the WHS Management System
  • Manage employee licences, certifications and compliance records.
  • End to end recruitment for a variety of roles including head office, creative and technical
  • Managing references, visas and compliance checks on new employees
  • Responsible for all onboarding and offboarding
  • Maintain employee records and HRIS system as well as updating contracts and drafting new employment letters.
  • Provide first line HR advice on all ER and performance matters from across the business
  • Working closely with the Head of HR in delivering culture and engagement programs and initiatives, reward & recognition

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience as an WHS Coordinator role with ideally 2 years in a similar role
  • WHS Experience ideally with white collar and technical employees, as this is not a heavy unionised workforce
  • Working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and the Fair Work Act.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
  • Ideally have worked in a multi site style role previously and is open to travel and working in different locations.
  • HR experience in a support role is also ideal
  • Tertiary qualification in HR or WHS is desirable but not essential

What you'll get in return

  • Salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 + Super.
  • Working for a fantastic HR leader who is keen to develop and mentor you
  • This is FT role with 1 day a week WFH
  • Opportunity to work across a dynamic and unique industry.
  • A great, fun and supporting culture – a unique industry to work for leadership team and collaborative culture.
  • Diverse and varied role with genuine autonomy and stakeholder engagement.

What you need to do now

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 15 Jul, 2026
  • Category: HR
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: NSW - Northern Sydney
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NSW - Northern Sydney