Job Description

HSEQ Project Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HSEQ Project Coordinator to join a progressive head contractor specialising in electrical infrastructure projects, including high voltage substations, grid connections, and battery energy storage (BESS). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most critical energy projects in the country while developing your career in the renewable energy and HV construction sector.

Our client is a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on trust, safety, and quality. Their management systems are certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, and they work with major utilities and network operators across NSW and Victoria. This is a business where your work is visible, your input is valued, and you can make a tangible impact on project success.

Responsibilities

Supporting the HSEQ Manager:

• Maintain and administer the integrated management system in compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, as well as OFSC requirements.
• Coordinate project HSEQ documentation, including management plans, SWMS, risk assessments, ITPs, and permits.
• Track and report on HSEQ performance, including incidents, hazards, inspections, and lead/lag indicators.
• Support incident reporting and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Assist with internal audits, client audits, and external certification audits.
• Manage training, inductions, competency, and licence records for staff and subcontractors.
• Support subcontractor HSEQ prequalification and document reviews.
• Help implement digital HSEQ tools to improve efficiency and data visibility.
• Conduct site visits across NSW and Victoria to support inspections, toolbox talks, and audits.

Supporting the Project Managers:

• Coordinate project documentation and document control, including registers, transmittals, and RFIs.
• Prepare progress reports, meeting minutes, and action trackers for internal and client meetings.
• Support project start-up and mobilisation, including onboarding, inductions, and site documentation.
• Track procurement, deliveries, and subcontractor paperwork.
• Assemble quality records and handover packs, including ITP close-out and as-built documentation.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and site teams for day-to-day coordination.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience in an HSEQ coordination or support role within construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Experience in a project coordination or project support role, preferably on construction projects.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems.
• Solid understanding of NSW WHS legislation and construction site safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and document control skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with document management or HSEQ software.
• Current driver’s licence and White Card.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with HV, substations, BESS, renewables, or utility projects.
• Familiarity with TNSPs or DNSPs.
• Knowledge of OFSC accreditation or Principal Contractor environments.
• A Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS, Quality, or Project Management.
• Lead or internal auditor training.
• Experience with platforms such as Aconex, Procore, or similar.

If you meet most of these qualifications but not all, we still encourage you to apply. Strong coordination skills and a genuine interest in safe, quality project delivery are highly valued.

Day-to-Day

Your day will be a mix of HSEQ and project coordination tasks. You might start your morning updating a SWMS register and spend your afternoon preparing a client progress report. You’ll be the vital link between HSEQ and project delivery, ensuring systems are compliant and projects are organised, documented, and progressing smoothly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A diverse role that offers exposure to both HSEQ and project delivery functions.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile HV, substation, and BESS projects across Australia.
• A supportive, lean team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.

About Our Client

We are working with a progressive head contractor specialising in electrical infrastructure projects, including high voltage substations, grid connections, and battery energy storage (BESS). Their culture is built on trust, safety, and quality—key pillars for delivering successful projects.

The company is entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in its HSEQ, governance, and business systems. Their management system is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, and they deliver work for major utilities and network operators across NSW and Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join a company where your work is visible, your input is valued, and you can see the direct impact of your efforts on some of the most important energy projects in the country.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a growing organisation making a difference in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!