Safety, Health, Environment and Training Coordinator | Defence

What’s on offer

• Field & Office Balance: Approx. 60% in the field and 40% in the office or working from home. No two days are the same.
• Work-Life Flexibility: Permanent, full-time role with flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a dedicated, stable team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Career Pathways: Access opportunities to grow your career in OH&S and collaborate with different sectors within the Ventia business.
• Leadership and mentorship programs through Ventia Academy as well as an Education Assistance program
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role
Are you passionate about safety and ready to make a meaningful impact?

Ventia is seeking a dedicated SHEQ Coordinator to join our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) in Townsville, QLD supporting 4 x sites in Darwin, Perth and Townsville.  Even though you will be situated at Lavarack Barracks and Ross Island Barracks, you will remotely support the other sites within Perth and Darwin and conduct site visits for approx. 1 week/per quarter.

This permanent, full-time position plays a key role in delivering Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) outcomes. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining Safety Management Plans and risk registers
• Conducting incident investigations and supporting audit programs
• Delivering SHEQ training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Ensuring compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and critical risk protocols
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive SHEQ performance

About you 

You are a proactive and collaborative SHEQ professional with:

• Strong attention to detail, particularly in audits and reporting
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (minimum or equivalent)
• ICAM training is advantageous but not essential
• Current driver’s licence
• Must be an Australian Citizen

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand.

As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.

Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply
If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career with Ventia, click Apply Now and submit your application.

*Please note, attached video advises previous contract name that Ventia held, and the content is still relevant to the new Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC)

Position Reference Number: 163549