Trainee HSE Coordinator

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the role

You will support the administration and implementation of company environmental, health, and safety policies, ensuring that activities align with applicable regulations, internal requirements, and established procedures.

Working under close supervision and with regular guidance from experienced team members, you will help maintain EHS documentation, monitor regulatory requirements, and support the development of safe work practices. You will also contribute to identifying potential workplace hazards, improving work environments, and promoting awareness of environmental and safety responsibilities.

Your work will help strengthen our safety culture, support consistent EHS practices, and ensure that environmental and safety considerations remain an important part of how we deliver projects and services.

Core Responsibilities

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Support EHS policy implementation: Assist with the administration and application of company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with established requirements.
• Promote regulatory compliance: Help monitor compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Stay informed of regulatory updates and communicate relevant changes to the appropriate team members under the guidance of experienced EHS professionals.
• Maintain EHS documentation: Assist with preparing, reviewing, maintaining, and updating environmental, health, and safety manuals, procedures, records, and other controlled documentation to support accurate and consistent information.
• Contribute to workplace safety: Support the assessment and improvement of facilities, work areas, and work procedures by helping identify potential hazards and recommending practical measures to improve workplace health and safety.
• Support environmental protection: Assist with implementing environmental procedures and identifying opportunities to reduce environmental risks, improve performance, and support responsible resource management.
• Assist with EHS inspections and reviews: Participate in workplace inspections, compliance reviews, and other EHS activities as assigned, documenting observations and escalating potential concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Support continuous improvement: Help identify opportunities to improve EHS processes, documentation, and working practices, contributing to practical solutions that strengthen compliance and workplace performance.
• Collaborate across teams: Communicate basic EHS information clearly and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and relevant stakeholders. Seek guidance when issues fall outside established procedures or assigned responsibilities.
• Apply established processes and tools: Use approved systems, processes, and tools to complete assigned EHS tasks accurately, maintain records, and support consistent implementation of requirements.
• Build technical capability: Develop an understanding of applicable EHS standards, internal procedures, and industry practices through day-to-day assignments, technical guidance, feedback, and ongoing learning.
• Work safely and responsibly: Follow established procedures, demonstrate sound safety awareness, and promptly raise concerns about potential hazards, environmental impacts, or compliance issues.

What you’ll bring to the role

You will bring a willingness to learn, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a genuine interest in protecting people and the environment. You will be comfortable working under guidance, following established procedures, and collaborating with others to achieve shared objectives.

Qualifications and education

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management, engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• Equivalent relevant education, training, or experience may also be considered.
• An understanding of the fundamental principles of environmental protection, occupational health, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance gained through academic study, training, or relevant experience.
• A willingness to develop knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety legislation, industry standards, and organizational requirements.

Technical knowledge and skills

• EHS fundamentals: A basic understanding of workplace hazards, risk prevention, safe work practices, environmental responsibilities, and the importance of following established policies and procedures.
• Regulatory awareness: An interest in learning how environmental, health, and safety regulations apply to workplace activities, facilities, and project environments.
• Documentation and recordkeeping: The ability to prepare, organize, review, and maintain accurate records, procedures, reports, and other technical documentation with attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: The ability to gather information, recognize straightforward issues, identify potential areas of concern, and seek guidance to develop appropriate solutions.
• Systems and digital tools: Basic proficiency with standard office software and a willingness to learn organizational systems, document management tools, and EHS-specific applications.
• Process awareness: The ability to understand and follow established workflows, instructions, and procedures while recognizing when an issue requires further review or escalation.
• Continuous learning: The motivation to develop technical knowledge, understand new requirements, and apply feedback to improve the quality and consistency of work.

Communication and collaboration

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share basic technical information accurately and professionally.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• The confidence to ask questions, clarify instructions, and raise potential safety or environmental concerns appropriately.
• The ability to explain observations and support recommendations using relevant facts and established procedures.

Personal attributes

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