WHSE & First Aid Coordinator

The WHSE and First Aid Officer/Coordinator is responsible for delivering frontline occupational first aid services and day-to-day workplace health, safety and environmental (WHSE) support on the construction site. This coordinator-level role provides first aid response and treatment, conducts site inductions and compliance checks, and supports the WHSE Manager and Site Safety & Environmental Officer in maintaining a safe, compliant and positive safety culture across the site.

• Provide occupational first aid treatment, including CPR and oxygen therapy, and set up, stock and maintain the first aid room and first aid kits in a compliant, fully-equipped state.
• Complete incident and treatment reports for all first aid presentations and follow up on ongoing treatment with injured workers.
• Act as a Mental Health First Aider, providing initial support and appropriate referral to employees experiencing mental health concerns.
• Remain alert to inconsistencies or irregularities that may indicate a questionable workers' compensation claim, escalating concerns to management in line with company process.
• Liaise with the nominated doctor and/or medical centre regarding injured workers as required.
• Deliver site inductions to new employees, in Hammertech
• Check Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), licences and certifications for currency and accuracy prior to work commencing.
• Conduct regular site walkarounds and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) checks, and install and maintain WHS signage as required.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to determine first aid requirements aligned to chemicals in use on site, and maintain current SDS records in Hammertech, with hard copies available on site.
• Support WHS audits and risk assessments, assisting in the identification of workplace hazards and implementation of risk-control measures.
• Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, hazards and near misses, documenting findings and ensuring corrective actions are tracked to completion.
• Maintain WHS registers, records, action plans and other compliance documentation.
• Support WHS training, toolbox talks and safety awareness activities across the site.
• Monitor contractor WHS compliance where applicable, and support WHS consultation and committee follow-up actions.

• Current Occupational First Aid certificate (including CPR); oxygen therapy competency required.
• Cert IV Occupational Work Health and Safety
• Mental Health First Aid accreditation, or willingness to obtain.
• Sound working knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and safe work systems within the construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and apply findings to first aid and risk-control planning.
• Proficiency in safety management and reporting software (e.g. Hammertech, MS Office Suite), or willingness to be trained.
• Well organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Clear, confident communicator, comfortable engaging with workers, contractors and management across a live site.
• Entry-to-coordinator level WHS or safety experience; construction or industrial site experience desirable.
• Demonstrates a consistent track record of upholding Dasco’s core values of excellence, respect, partnership, reliability, and safety in all aspects of work, with a proactive approach to applying these principles in day-to-day responsibilities.