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

With full-time and part-time opportunities available across mainstream state schools and special schools throughout Queensland (Metropolitan North, Metropolitan South, South East, Darling Downs South West, Central Queensland, North Queensland, Far North Queensland and North Coast), this is an opportunity to work directly in school environments and make a practical, day-to-day difference.

You will support schools to proactively manage risks, respond to incidents, and strengthen rehabilitation and return to work practices through early intervention and collaboration.

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.

Your opportunity:

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.

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.

These roles are suited to health and safety professionals who enjoy working in specialised and complex environments, supporting proactive risk management, injury management and staff wellbeing.

These roles will:

• Provide practical, hands-on assistance with day-to-day WHS matters;
• Support the management and prevention of occupational violence and aggression;
• Assist with incident follow-up, documentation, and corrective actions;
• Reduce administrative burden and streamline WHS processes, helping school leaders cut through red tape and focus on leading teaching and learning; and
• Strengthen safety culture and provide additional professional support to principals and all staff.

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.

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.
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details). 
• 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO704090_26T Role Description (PDF, 299KB)
  Role Description