Make a real difference where it matters most, in our schools.

The Department of Education is strengthening health, safety and wellbeing across Queensland state schools and is recruiting Workplace Health and Safety Coordinators to support this work.

Building on the success of earlier implementation across schools, where principals reported improved safety practices, strengthened incident management and reduced administrative workload, these roles are being expanded to further support school leaders and staff.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

With part-time and full-time opportunities available across metropolitan and regional Queensland

• Metropolitan South and Ipswich
• Metropolitan North
• South East and Gold Coast
• Toowoomba and Darling Downs
• Central Queensland including Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone
• North Queensland
• Far North Queensland
• North Coast and Sunshine Coast

This is an opportunity to work directly in school environments and make a practical, day-to-day difference. You will support secondary and primary schools to proactively manage risks, respond to incidents and strengthen rehabilitation and return to work practices through early intervention and collaboration.

Working alongside Principals and school leadership teams, you will play a key role in embedding the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System. You will help improve consistency in health and safety practices, enabling school leaders to focus on teaching and learning outcomes.

Support:

You will be supported through a structured Community of Practice through our central and regional subject matter experts, shared resources, drop-in sessions, and ongoing professional development to build your capability and confidence in the role.

Please indicate your preferred region and your preference for part-time or full-time employment in your application and questionnaire.

Refer to the role description for further information on responsibilities.

Mandatory requirements:

A. A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
B. Ability to work across multiple school sites
C. A current Queensland Driver's Licence

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO687135_26T Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description