Introduction:
Westar Trucks and Patterson Cheney Trucks, part of the Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks, are leading dealerships specialising in Isuzu Trucks, MAN, Western Star, Iveco Daily, and Dennis Eagle. We are proud recipients of the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Isuzu Dealer Excellence awards and have been recognised as VACC 2023, 2024, and 2025 Automotive Employer of the Year, placing us in the Hall of Fame.
Winning these awards only makes us want to improve and develop further. To continue this success, Patterson Cheney & Westar Trucks is now recruiting a Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator to support our industry-leading truck dealerships.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive salary package
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Flexibility to work from Derrimut or Keysborough
- Career development opportunities within a large and growing group
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts, and accessories
- Job security with a successful family-owned business
- Supportive leadership team and award-winning culture
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact across multiple dealership operations
Description:
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Head of People & Performance, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and promoting our WHS strategy across four dealership locations.
You'll work closely with operational leaders, managers, and employees to ensure safety remains a key focus across all areas of the business.
You will be required for onsite visits to support our dealerships located in:
- Dandenong
- Pakenham
- Derrimut
- Campbellfield
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate WHS initiatives and support leaders in achieving safety objectives
- Conduct site safety audits and EPA compliance inspections
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
- Manage WorkSafe-related matters and reporting requirements
- Deliver engaging WHS inductions for new employees
- Develop and communicate safety alerts, procedures, and SOPs
- Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures
- Support Health & Safety Representatives across multiple sites
- Coordinate quarterly safety meetings and assist with toolbox talks
- Maintain compliance with current OHS legislation and industry best practice
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on continuous improvement
Skills and Experiences:
About You
You are passionate about workplace safety and enjoy building strong relationships with people at all levels of an organisation.
You are a confident communicator who can positively influence stakeholders, uphold compliance standards, and drive practical safety outcomes.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Previous WHS experience, ideally within automotive, transport, manufacturing, or a related industry
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Well-developed incident investigation and risk assessment capability
- A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative
- Current Driver's Licence
Patterson Cheney employees are passionate about what we do; if this is you, come work with us!
How do I apply?
Submit your resume and cover letter today and take the next step in your WHS career with Patterson Cheney & Westar Trucks.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the role may be filled before the advertisement is removed.
Why Join Patterson Cheney?
Join a 3-time Employer of the Year with approximately 1,000 valued team members. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest automotive businesses, with multiple brands, including Isuzu Trucks, MAN, Western Star, Iveco Daily, Dennis Eagle, and light auto brands such as Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Isuzu UTE. We have served our customers since 1915, and our success has been built on a strong foundation of customer service.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer looking to employ qualified candidates of any gender, race, religion or age with full rights to work in Australia. We will not be taking agency candidates.
