Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) People and Culture is a shared service of the Wagga Wagga Diocese system of 24 Primary Schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 2 Boarding Houses and a central office. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner has a key role in the People and Culture Team, whose purpose is to “build capacity that makes a difference” with trademark behaviours of Professional, United and Empowering, and that is precisely how you will find us to be. You find us supportive, and we are unafraid to dig in and help each other when times are busy.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner forms part of the People and Culture team to provide advice and continuously improve on and support CEDWWs Work Health and Safety Management System and staff wellbeing framework. You will work closely with our stakeholders to promote a safe and healthy work environment and a proactive safety management culture.

Link to Position Description

What We Can Offer

Permanent, Full-Time Position

Commencement 14th July 2025

35-Hour Work Week

Discounted Bupa Health insurance

Salary Packaging through Maxxia

Two weeks additional leave (office shut down over the Christmas/New Year period)

Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology

Salary: Grade 7 $96,160.49 - $130,179.06 excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Essential Criteria

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a health and safety role.

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing a Work Health and Safety Management System.

Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and apply legislation, standards, policies and procedures.

In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and associated Codes of Practice.

Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service, contribute to improvements and influence change.

Demonstrated capability in developing, conducting and reporting on Work Health and Safety audits.

Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team environment and independently.

Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including sound conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage across multiple stakeholders and simplify complex information for the end user.

Demonstrated experience advising and influencing managers and leaders, including the ability to support and challenge as required.

Advanced computer software skills.

Qualifications in Work Health and Safety and/or extensive practical work history.

Class C Driver’s Licence.

NSW Working with Children Check

Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check

Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Anissa Weekes [email protected]

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the essential requirements via email to [email protected]

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications close Friday 4th July 2025

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.