HSE Coordinator (12-month contract)
Job no: 40005485
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North, Melbourne - Inner
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term
- Be part of an innovative team that values collaboration and growth.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Take advantage of Career growth opportunities
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.
Role Details
As the HSE Coordinator, you will be reporting to the Operations Manager, located in Coolaroo (VIC), and play a pivotal role in fostering a proactive safety culture, maintaining effective risk management systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. You’ll lead emergency response initiatives, coordinate statutory training, and support continuous improvement across our operations.
What you'll do
- Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and ISO 14001 accreditation.
- Manage incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
- Drive safety culture through coaching, toolbox talks, and active engagement with workers.
- Manage HSE documentation systems and ensure accessibility and accuracy.
- Coordinate statutory safety training and maintain training records in VPC and NOGGIN management systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and stay abreast of industry best practices.
What You Will Bring
You bring hands-on experience in health and safety within manufacturing or industrial environments, and ideally hold tertiary qualifications in safety or a related field. You’re confident in applying safety legislation, managing risk systems, and leading emergency response efforts.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in HSE roles, preferably in manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and safety legislation.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
What you’ll love when you join us
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
- You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
- Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
- These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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