Health and Safety Coordinator

Fremantle Ports’ refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we’re setting a bold vision for the future — and we need an experienced, values-driven Senior Health and Safety Coordinator to help make it happen.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, love working in a fast-paced environment, and are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, this could be the role for you.

Role Highlights

The Health and Safety Coordinator (HSC) reports to the Manager Health & Safety, and partners with Fremantle Ports’ leaders and employees to enhance safety performance and support organisational goals. This role provides specialist work, health and safety (WHS) advice, delivers training, facilitates risk assessments, and contributes to incident and emergency response. The HSC builds WHS capability across the organisation by coaching, supporting compliance with legislation and internal standards, and uses the safety management system to monitor, analyse and report on WHS performance. The role also understands WHS assurance activities, including inspections, and audits. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide WHS specialist advice (evidence-based where practicable) and support to Fremantle Ports managers, staff and contractors working for Fremantle Ports through all phases of work planning and execution. Advice and support may include interpretation of legislative and other WHS obligations or guidance, WHS risk management, contractor WHS management, incident and emergency management, WHS performance monitoring, analysis, & improvement

• Develop, coordinate and deliver WHS related information and training, including HSE inductions.

• Coach and mentor staff and contractors in the application of our safety management systems

• Participate in the development of and/or advise on the adequacy of risk management plans, procedures, work instructions, SWMS, JSAs, etc.

• Conduct and report on the outcomes of WHS inspections, audits and other monitoring activities.

• Prepare WHS bulletins, alerts and local WHS communication

What makes you a great fit

You will enjoy facilitating WHS risk management using a range of contemporary risk management processes and tools. Your ability to analyse WHS information and make recommendations will assist you in interpreting and explaining WHS legislation, codes of practice and standards. You have strong interpersonal skills and are self-motivated and have a strong work ethic to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holds Tertiary qualifications in WHS, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and capability. 

• Unrestricted 'C' class driver's licence.

• Experience in WHS management in similar industry or other heavy industries.

• Senior/Occupational First Aid qualification (desirable).

• ICAM Lead Investigator trained or similar (desirable).

• Holds Internal Auditor qualification (desirable).

• Usability Mapping trained (desirable).

What We Offer

Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Primarily based in Fremantle and Kwinana, you’ll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, rich heritage and striking architecture in the heart of the Victoria Quay precinct, which is currently undergoing exciting revitalisation. You’ll also enjoy variety through occasional travel to our Kwinana facilities. 

Benefit from free onsite parking and access to a gymnasium, flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, generous annual leave, access to salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive health and wellness program. 

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $45 billion of trade in FY2023-24. Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.

We are proud to have a clear set of four values that set expectations about how we will behave: collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence. These are brought together and further supported under the acronym of CARE.

Next Steps 

If you're looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with purpose, impact, and a strong values-based culture, we want to hear from you. 

Further information is detailed in the jdf---health-and-safety-coordinator-(january-2026)- For specific queries, please contact the recruitment team via jobapplications@fremantleports.com.au - applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17th April 2026 @ 5pm 

Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, underpinned by our Values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to attract, develop