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Your complete guide to the Health & Safety Administrator / Coordinator Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Health & Safety Administrator / Coordinator
The H&S Administrator/Coordinator provides administrative and coordination support for health and safety initiatives, helping ensure workplace compliance and documentation accuracy.
Health & Safety Administrator / Coordinator's duties and responsibilities
• Administrative Support:
Maintain WHS records, registers, and compliance documents.
• Scheduling:
Coordinate training sessions, inspections, and safety meetings.
• Data Entry:
Update incident reports, risk assessments, and audit findings.
• Reporting:
Assist with generating WHS performance reports and dashboards.
• Liaison:
Support communication between HSE teams, staff, and contractors.
Maintain WHS records, registers, and compliance documents.
• Scheduling:
Coordinate training sessions, inspections, and safety meetings.
• Data Entry:
Update incident reports, risk assessments, and audit findings.
• Reporting:
Assist with generating WHS performance reports and dashboards.
• Liaison:
Support communication between HSE teams, staff, and contractors.
Requirements and qualifications for a Health & Safety Administrator / Coordinator
• 1–2 years’ experience in safety or administration roles
• Strong organisational and document management skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Basic understanding of WHS principles and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems
• Strong organisational and document management skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Basic understanding of WHS principles and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems
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Recruitment challenges persist. While 63% adjust salaries to fill existing roles, counteroffers have declined, with 57% opting not to make them. Staff turnover has stabilised for most organisations, with 40% reporting no change and 32% noting some improvement.
The focus on employee wellbeing is evident, with 81% of organisations offering Employee Assistance Programs and 45% providing health care subsidies. Work flexibility remains widespread, with 78% allowing flexible hours and 69% offering remote work options. As HR leaders refine attraction and retention strategies, investment in leadership, training, and AI integration will be critical to long-term workforce success.
