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About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

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About our team

The Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Team at BCE is dedicated to fostering and maintaining safe and healthy environments for employees, students, and visitors across schools and office locations. They offer expert advice and guidance on health, safety, and wellbeing to key internal stakeholders, managing projects to ensure compliance and cultivate a positive workplace culture. The team collaborates with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that promote positive behavioural change throughout BCE, and they support rehabilitation and return-to-work initiatives.

Summary

We are seeking a strategic and proactive Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead to champion a safe and respectful environment across schools and offices. This role is central to advancing system-wide initiatives that prevent and manage occupational violence and aggression (OVA), while fostering a culture of safety, dignity, and wellbeing. You will lead the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, and partnerships that embed OVA prevention and response at every level of the organisation. Working closely with leaders, staff, and external experts, you will influence cultural change and set the standard for proactive risk management.

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $155,351- $172,606 + super
• Status: Fixed term | 8 months | August 2025 to April 2026
• Ad close date: 28 July 2025

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering strategic objectives affecting the organisational direction and goals.
• Provide expert advice to enhance frameworks and policies that promote safety and proactive intervention.
• Managing high performing teams across function areas to achieve team goals.
• Provide specialist advice and technical leadership on emerging risks while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of safety.
• Conduct advanced analysis to inform data-driven decisions and reporting.
• Develop, review, and align processes and resources to organisational priorities to effectively address occupational violence and aggression.
• Consult, collaborate with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Undertaking the development and review of strategic processes.
• Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven experience in addressing occupational violence and aggression (OVA), including designing and implementing prevention strategies, managing incidents, and driving cultural change.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Managing teams across different function areas.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or relevant experience (highly regarded).

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment .
• Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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