Marsden State High School is seeking a highly organised, proactive Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator to lead and strengthen our safety culture across a vibrant and fast‑growing school community.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with school leaders and staff to drive best‑practice WHS systems, ensure compliance, and champion initiatives that support the wellbeing of more than 3,500 students and 300 staff.

If you’re passionate about creating safe, positive environments where people can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

About the School: 

Marsden State High School is one of Queensland's largest and most successful secondary schools, proudly educating the community since 1987. With more than 3,900 students, we offer an exceptional breadth of academic, arts, sporting and vocational pathways. Our strong sense of community and commitment to excellence ensures every student is supported to achieve their best.

About the role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide clear, timely and confidential advice to school leadership and staff on health, safety and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with regional and corporate teams to strengthen local practices and ensure compliance with the HSWMS.
• Assist with audits, inspections, emergency preparedness, ensuring corrective actions and hazard controls are effectively implemented at nominated school/s.
• Support ill or injured staff through early intervention, maintaining regular contact, and coordinating rehabilitation and return to work processes.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER690658_26T - Role Description (PDF, 384KB)
  Role Description