The Workplace Health and Safety Officer is responsible for supporting and maintaining workplace health and safety systems, to ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures. The role focuses on promoting a safe working environment, reducing workplace risks, and implementing a strong safety culture across our school.
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Job details

About Beaudesert State High School:

At Beaudesert State High, we hold high expectations for students and staff because we know that strong outcomes grow from strong effort. Every lesson, every interaction and every opportunity help shape the learning culture that drives student success.

Most importantly, Beaudesert State High is defined by its people. Students, staff, parents, carers and the wider community work together with respect, collaboration and open communication. This partnership ensures our school remains a safe, inclusive and exciting place to learn, grow and find new pathways.

About the Role:

As the Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator, you will:  

• Continuously improve the local implementation of the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System (HSWMS) to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.
• Provide support to the nominated schools in health and safety including risk management, incident reporting and review and the rehabilitation and return to work coordination of ill or injured staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with WH&S legislation and company policies
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Investigate incidents, hazards, and near misses, and prepare reports
• Assist in developing and implementing safety procedures and programs
• Deliver WH&S inductions, and staff training
• Maintain accurate safety records, registers, and documentation
• Support return-to-work and injury management processes
• Liaise with management, employees, and external regulators as required
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety practices

 Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.

• SER690529_26T - Role Description (PDF, 314KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants