Senior Health and Safety Coordinator
Fremantle Port AuthorityRole Highlights
The Senior Health and Safety Coordinator (SHSC) reports to the Manager Health & Safety, and partners with Fremantle Ports’ leaders and employees to strengthen safety performance and support organisational objectives. The role provides specialist work, health and safety (WHS) advice, facilitates training, coordinates risk assessments, and contributes to incident management and emergency response. The role also contributes to WHS assurance activities, including inspections and audits and -hoc safety initiatives as required to support delivery of the Health and Safety Team’s annual plan.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coach managers and team leaders to conduct effective HSE Field Book interactions and safety conversations in the field.
Contributes to the ongoing strategic development and achievement of the Fremantle Ports’ Strategic Plan and objectives, including the development of a high-performance culture at a branch, divisional and organisational level.
Provide WHS specialist advice and support to managers, employees, and contractors across all stages of work planning and execution.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver WHS training programs, including site HSE inductions.
Support the development and review of risk management documentation, including procedures, SWMS, JSAs, and work instructions.
Provide incident response support, including first aid assistance, escorting injured workers for medical assessment, and supporting preliminary investigations.
Advise on regulatory notification requirements and site preservation following workplace incidents.
Spot audits and formal safety inspections
Coordinate and support site safety committee meetings, including maintaining compliance with WHS representative elections and training requirements.
Coordinate risk-based Occupational Hygiene Monitoring programs.
Facilitate Alcohol and Other Drugs testing conducted by external providers.
Provide training, oversight, and assurance for the Permit to Work system.
Coordinate and manage external safety consultants when required.
Liaise with external stakeholders such as Kwinana Industrial Management Agencies, Kwinana Industrial City, Customers, operators and tenants on WHS matters.
Coordinate and fulfil procurement tasks.
Will be required to be part of on-call roster.
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.
Minimum seven (7) years WHS experience in similar industry.
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 will 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 Job Description senior-health-and-safety-coordinator- For any queries please contact the recruitment team via jobapplications@fremantleports.com.au - applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026
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, and retain a high-performing workforce by providing supportive pathways and development opportunities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.