Job Title: SHEQ Officer - Temporary Contract (Hunter/Central Coast Region)
Location: Hunter/Central Coast, NSW
Contract Type: Temporary (until December 2025)
Reporting To: SHEQ Manager

About the Role:
We're seeking a proactive and adaptable SHEQ Officer to support the delivery of safety, health, environment, and quality initiatives across the Whole of Government Schools Contract in the Hunter/Central Coast region. This is a temporary role replacing a previous SHEQ position during a transition period, with no extension beyond December 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct morning site visits and document findings through photographs and reports
• Perform audits and inspections using established guides (e.g., cleaner's room checks)
• Manage training records via Power BI and SuccessFactors, including rebooking and uploading completions
• Draft safety alerts and support incident reporting and investigations
• Assist with onboarding and inductions for employees and contractors
• Prepare and deliver SHEQ reports, communications, and alerts
• Ensure compliance with Risk Management, Quality, and HSE systems and statutory obligations

Team Structure:

• Work closely with the SHEQ Manager and Return to Work Coordinator
• Collaborate with site Supervisors who act as subject matter experts and key points of contact during visits

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a WHS-related role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (used daily)
• Certificate IV in WHS is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Strong collaboration skills across all levels of management and staff
• Organised, resilient, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-changing environment and confident engaging with stakeholders
• Inquisitive, proactive, and open to direction