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Compliance Coordinator

WHS Compliance Coordinators support the HSE Manager by managing compliance documents and training, requiring strong organisational skills.

How do I become a compliance coordinator

Get qualified to work as a compliance coordinator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time WHS Compliance Coordinator generally earns $1,650 per week ($85,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

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There are no clear figures on WHS Compliance Coordinators in Australia right now. Compliance Coordinators are employed by businesses and corporations in all industries and employment sectors — but there are more opportunities in higher risk industries (building and construction, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, health and aged care).

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Get started as a WHS Compliance Coordinator with the Certificate III in Work Health and Safety. This course takes 6-12 months to complete. You’ll also benefit from the Certificate III in Business Administration which delivers keyboarding and admin skills.

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Compliance Coordinator careers

WHS Compliance Coordinators assist the HSE Manager meet the organisation’s compliance responsibilities. They coordinate and lodge critical documents, permits, licences and insurances — as well as oversee mandatory training, worker’s compensation, and contractor compliance.

As a Compliance Coordinator you might be processing the data from incident reports, submitting a worker’s compensation claim, verifying contractor licences and permits in the workforce software system, or preparing risk reports for the HSE Manager.