About the EXPO
The Regional Safety Expo Australia is aimed to attract professionals and organisations dedicated to workplace safety, emergency management, compliance, and risk reduction.
Attendees are industry leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners seeking the latest technologies, training, and regulatory updates in safety management. Some examples of relevant industries and potential attendees are as follows.
Relevant Industries:
Mining & Resources
Major Contractors
Government Agencies
Local Councils
Manufacturers
Energy Providers
Agricultural
Labour Hire & Training
Workplace Health Providers
JOB TITLES / DEPARTMENTS
Health & Safety Officers
EHS Managers
Site Safety Managers
Environmental Health& Safety
LEADERSHIP & COMPLIENCE ROLES
Chief Operating Officer
Operations Manager
Site Manager
Project Manager
Complience Manager
Plant Manager
HSE Manager
CORPORATE & ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES:
Human Resources
Training & Development
Procurement, Workforce Planning
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
Construction Managers
Maintenance Supervisors
Engineers
Mine Supervisors / Managers
Agricultural Managers
Fleet Managers
Logistics & Transport Co-Ordinators
Event Organiser
Kristine
Cotter
CEO - Synergy Safety Solutions
Kris Cotter is an accomplished, multi-award-winning Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professional with extensive experience across the construction, mining, and government sectors.
As CEO of Synergy Safety Solutions, Kris is widely recognised for her ability to support organisations in strengthening safety performance, governance, and leadership capability, helping create safer, more resilient workplaces.
Kris is known for her ability to bridge technical compliance with real-world applications. Her practical, boots-on-the-ground approach ensures safety systems are not only compliant but genuinely effective, empowering leaders and workers alike to implement measures that reduce harm and build trust across all levels of an organisation.
A recognised leader in her field, Kris has received multiple national and international honours for consulting excellence, industry leadership, and environmental outcomes, including a Silver International Stevie® Award, Gold and Silver industry awards between 2023 and 2025, and finalist recognition in Australia’s leading Health and Safety Awards. She is also a contributing author to Voices of Impact (Volume 4), where she shares her personal journey.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kris is a dedicated mentor and community advocate. She actively contributes to the industry through mentoring roles with the Australian Institute of Health & Safety and the National Association of Women in Construction, and is a member of Awesome Women in Construction and Master Builders. Kris has previously volunteered as Events Coordinator for the Capricorn Chamber of Commerce, President of the Regional Women’s Network Central Queensland, and Student Mentor at Central Queensland University.