At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety on the fabrication floor and coach teams on best practices.
- Company: Join a leading Australian manufacturer of steel reinforcement for major projects.
- Benefits: Stable Monday to Friday hours, PPE provided, and a focus on quality work.
- Other info: Hands-on role with no remote work; dynamic environment with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and contribute to significant infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and 5+ years in WHS roles.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
This role keeps the Blacktown fabrication floor safe by being on it every day.
Expect to spend about 80% of your time on the floor and in the yard, and 20% on the paperwork that backs it up.
The role is fully on-site, with no work from home.
You'll report to the General Manager and work daily with the Operations Manager and bay supervisors.
Supervisors stay accountable for their crews' safety, and you coach them, check the standard and **escalate** when it slips.
Key responsibilities
- Daily walkarounds of the floor, yard, loading and storage areas
- Checking cranes, lifting gear, forklifts, the cage machine, hot work and PPE
- Correcting unsafe work on the spot and coaching the crew
- Supporting morning prestarts and delivering toolbox talks
- Leading incident and near-miss reporting and investigations
- Recording inspections and chasing actions to close-out in Safety Culture
- Inducting new starters, contractors and visitors, and tracking licences
- Keeping risk assessments, SWMS and registers current
About you
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- 5+ years in a WHS role in fabrication, manufacturing or heavy industry
- Hands-on knowledge of cranes, forklifts, hot work, welding fume and manual handling
- Working knowledge of the NSW WHS Act and Regulation
- Confidence with Safety Culture (or similar) and Microsoft 365
About us
Australian Pile Cages manufactures steel reinforcement pile and column cages for Tier 1 contractors across NSW, SA and QLD.
Our cages go into infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial projects.
We run Australia's largest automated pile cage machine alongside bespoke benches for complex work.
We compete on quality, not price.
- Monday to Friday at one site, with no travel to client sites
- PPE supplied
- Reporting directly to the General Manager
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WHS Coordinator in Blacktown employer: Australian Pile Cages
At Australian Pile Cages, we pride ourselves on fostering a safe and collaborative work environment where our WHS Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining safety standards on the fabrication floor. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in the industry. Located in Blacktown, our fully on-site role allows for direct engagement with operations, promoting a culture of accountability and teamwork while providing essential benefits such as supplied PPE and a stable Monday to Friday schedule.
