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Workplace Safety & Injury Management Consultant - Queensland Children's Hospital School
Metropolitan South Region School and Regional Operations and Performance
Queensland Children's Hospital School is seeking a Workplace Safety & Injury Management Consultant to lead a review of WHS practices across multiple campuses in health settings.
The role focuses on streamlining processes, improving consistency, and developing clear, practical procedures.
Statewide travel is required and funded in
line with the Domestic Travel Procedure.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR639443/25T |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Nathan Rye |
| Contact details | 07 2105 6054 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School
Queensland Children's Hospital School provides specialised educational support across 25 sites throughout Queensland. This includes six campuses in Brisbane, 16 in regional areas, and three virtual campuses through the innovative Virtual Hospital Education Program. Our campuses are based in hospitals and Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) settings, offering flexible learning environments for students in need.
We support students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across state, Catholic, and independent schools. Our programs are based on the Australian Curriculum and are tailored to each student's individual needs. We work closely with base schools to ensure learning continues smoothly and transitions are well supported.
About the Role
As the Workplace Safety & Injury Management Consultant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of current workplace health and safety (WHS) practices across all Queensland Children's Hospital School campuses.
- Identify and document site-specific processes for emergency procedures, reporting lines, and staff consultation, particularly within diverse health settings.
- Develop tailored, compliant emergency response plans for each campus in collaboration with health service partners and stakeholders.
- Lead the delivery of the Annual Safety Assessment, focusing on the collection, analysis, and reporting of campus-specific WHS data.
- Ensure alignment with departmental WHS policies while accommodating the unique operational needs of each site.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and injury management across all campuses.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing the "How you may be Assessed" section of the attached role description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MSR639443_25T - Role Description (PDF, 263KB)
Role Description
