WHS/HR Manager

WHS/HR Manager

Coastwide Engineering | Warrawong, New South Wales, AU

Posted 6 days ago

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Description

Coastwide Engineering Pty Ltd
Illawarra / South Coast NSW


Ongoing work for clients such as BlueScope Steel, coal mines, and quarries


Mix of project, maintenance, shutdown, and all hour breakdown work at various client sites and in Coastwide Engineering workshops


Established company with long‑term pipeline of work


Coastwide Engineering has been operating since 1972. We employ 100+ people across multiple divisions and deliver fabrication, CNC machining, maintenance, breakdown, shutdown and project work to heavy industry. We’ve built long‑term relationships with clients including BlueScope Steel and local mining and quarry operations.


The Role


The role is responsible for coordinating and managing WHS/HR functions across all Coastwide Engineering divisions (Fabrication, CNC Machining, Site).


Your WHS work will cover a balanced mix of:


Maintain and improve the WHS management system


Implement and maintain incident reporting systems and registers


Carry out investigation of incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions


Liaise with all workers to ensure safety documentation (SWMS, SOP’s, etc) are current


Conduct random weekly safety audits and inspections across sites and workshops


Assist with project and job planning to ensure safety is at the forefront (Crane lift studies, heavy plant safe operation, SOP’s, SWMS, high risk work compliance etc)


Track and report key safety performance metrics


Deliver monthly safety updates in management meetings


Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings to all divisions


End to end management of Workers Compensation claims (designated RTW Co Ordinator), including liaising with insurers/medical providers, RTW plans, co ordinating suitable duties and tracking cost of claims


Provide WHS support outside standard business hours as required, including attendance at workshops and client sites to satisfy operational requirements, responding to incidents and completing investigations


Your HR work will cover a balanced mix of:


Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and company direction


Maintain, review and update company policies in line with legislative requirements and company direction


Prepare, issue and maintain employee contracts


Manage disciplinary procedures, performance management and workplace investigations


Develop and maintain performance review frameworks


Provide HR advice and support to Managers


Manage employee relations and workplace issues


Maintain subcontractor compliance documents and ensure subcontractor relationships are in line with legislation (insurances, declarations, etc)


About You


As a successful candidate, you will need:


Experience with WHS and HR duties


Experienced/familiar with CNC workshops, Fabrication workshops and heavy industry site maintenance/projects


Experience with the safe operation of cranes and EWP’s, including an understanding of crane lift studies


Experience/familiar with client sites, such as Bluescope Steel and Local Mines/Quarries


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