Safety Coordinator

Vita Partners is Asia-Pacific's largest pan-regional pure-play life science, innovation and R&D real estate platform, backed Australian headquartered multinational real estate company Lendlease and leading US private equity growth investor Warburg Pincus. The platform focuses on investing, acquiring, developing, constructing, managing, and operating real estate projects in fast-growing life sciences, innovation and R&D real estate markets in Asia-Pacific. The company operates within two main segments a high-barrier-to-entry life sciences project construction management business and a specialized investment management business. Since the 2000s, the project construction management business has worked on over 200 projects in Asia-Pacific for more than 100 blue-chip life sciences and pharmaceutical companies, with many repeat clients. The investment management business currently manages SGD 2 billion of AUM on behalf of institutional investors, with strong aspirations for growth within the region.

Job Role

As a Safety Coordinator, you will support the implementation and monitoring of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) practices across facilities management operations. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, promote safety awareness, and coordinate safety protocols for contractors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Compliance

Assist in implementing and maintaining the Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS)

Ensure adherence to WSH and environmental regulations

Support risk assessments, safe work procedures (SWPs), and job safety analyses

Prepare safety documentation for audits, inspections, and client reporting

Conduct routine site inspections and follow up on corrective actions

2. Contractor & Worksite Safety

Coordinate safety requirements for contractors performing maintenance or project works

Verify permits-to-work (PTWs), risk assessments, and safety plans before work commencement

Monitor high-risk activities (e.g., hot works, working at height, confined space entry, lifting operations)

Report unsafe practices and assist in enforcing corrective measures

3. Incident & Emergency Response

Assist in investigating safety incidents and maintaining incident records

Prepare incident reports and track follow-up actions

Participate in emergency response planning and fire drills

4. Safety Training & Awareness

Conduct safety briefings and toolbox meetings

Support safety induction programs for new staff and vendors

Promote safety culture through campaigns and communication initiatives

5. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain records of inspections, PTWs, risk assessments, and incidents

Submit monthly safety performance reports to the FM Manager

Track corrective and preventive actions from audits and inspections

About You

You might be a good fit if you have:

Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health or Safety Coordinator Course (Level B)

Certified Work-at-Height Assessor

Registered Safety Coordinator with MOM (Singapore)

23 years of relevant experience in facilities management, property, or construction

Strong knowledge of WSH Act, regulations, and codes of practice

Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety report writing

Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholder

What you can expect from us

Every person at Vita Partners is critical to the success of the business. We believe high performing employees drive business growth. We support our people through ongoing engagement, by providing learning and development opportunities for future career progression and by recognising and rewarding exceptional achievements.

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and explore how we can take your career forward.

Apply now!