At St Martins Lutheran College, we’re excited to announce a newly created opportunity for a WHS & Compliance Manager to join our team. This pivotal role has been established to further strengthen our commitment to a safe, supportive, and compliant learning environment.

As a newly created position, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape and embed best-practice systems and culture, driving a proactive approach to Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, and legislative compliance across our vibrant College community.

Why Join Us?

At St Martins, we’re more than a school – we’re a Christ-centred, inclusive learning community. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our staff, students, contractors and visitors are safe, supported, and empowered through effective systems, training, and policy management. You’ll lead key initiatives, facilitate audits, and shape a positive, future-focused safety culture.

Your Key Responsibilities

Oversee and enhance the College’s WHS processes and Safety Management System

Lead the College’s risk management strategy and maintain the Risk Register

Act as the College’s Return-to-Work Coordinator

Conduct safety audits, drills, and staff safety inductions

Coordinate emergency procedures and lead Emergency Wardens

Manage policy development, compliance reporting, and school registration/NQF documentation

Who We’re Looking For

A WHS or compliance/legal professional with experience leading organisation-wide safety and risk programs

Knowledge of legislative frameworks, WHS standards, and Australian compliance systems

A strong communicator with the ability to influence culture and drive continuous improvement

A team player with excellent organisation and documentation skills

Why This Role?

Make a measurable impact in a role with broad reach and purpose

Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with real impact

Lead meaningful initiatives that keep our community safe and thriving

Ready to Apply?

Please do not apply via Seek. Applications, in PDF or Word formats only, should be forwarded via email by 27 April 2025. Applications should include a cover letter briefly addressing the person specification and a resume, which includes the contact details of at least three referees. Further information and a position description can be found on the College website (www.stmartins.sa.edu.au).

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a current Working with Children Check. St Martins Lutheran College has a zero-tolerance approach regarding harm to children and young people and is committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.