We are seeking an experienced and proactive Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to join our school team. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping create a safe, healthy and supportive workplace where staff and students can thrive. You'll work with a dedicated leadership team, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in promoting wellbeing across the school. If you are passionate about workplace health and safety and enjoy building positive safety cultures, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

About our School:

Beaconsfield State School, where we ignite the spark of curiosity and nurture the seeds of lifelong learning. Our primary school is a place where dreams take flight, where young minds embark on a journey of discovery and growth. At Beaconsfield State School, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where each child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff are passionate about fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning in every child. Together, we strive to empower our students to become confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals who are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future.

About the Role:

• Provide and coordinate workplace health and safety services.
• Perform the role of Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator, communicating effectively with, and enlisting the support of doctors, allied health professionals, line managers, injured employees and others.

The Workplace Health and Safety Advisor reports to the relevant Principal, nominated school.

Based at Beaconsfield State School, you will work at the following schools in the Region:-

• Beaconsfield State School - 0.35FTE
• Mackay West State School - 0.35FTE
• Dundula State School - 0.05FTE
• Seaforth State School - 0.05FTE
• Nebo State School - 0.10FTE
• Mackay North State School - 0.10FTE

Responsibilities: 

• Advise leadership on workplace health and safety.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections and audits.
• Deliver workplace health and safety training.
• Coordinate the Workplace Health and Safety Committee.
• Develop and maintain WHS policies and procedures.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation and standards.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs.
• Prepare WHS reports and support school reviews.
• Promote a positive safety and wellbeing culture.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 1-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.

• CQR696465_26T - Role Description (PDF, 301KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants