About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education employs approximately 96,163 staff, with the majority dedicated to frontline and support services. We are deeply committed to fostering safe, healthy, and supportive workplaces that prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, students, and all members of our school communities. Safe, healthy and supportive workplaces don't just happen, they are formed when workplace communities work together.

Why join us?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful cultural change by fostering safer, healthier and more supportive learning and working environments. You will be part of a school team working hands-on across a cluster of schools to lead, coordinate and actively implement health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) initiatives. You will strive for excellence and best practice in workplace health and safety, contributing to positive outcomes that directly benefit staff and students in Queensland schools. If you are passionate about people, dedicated to fostering a safe environment and enjoy working collaboratively across diverse school settings, we encourage you to apply.

School Cluster 1:

• Spring Mountain State School
• Springfield Central State School
• Springfield Central State High School

School Cluster 2:

• Graceville State School
• Sherwood State School
• Oxley State School
• Seville Road State School
• Yeronga State High School

School Cluster 3:

• Western Suburbs Special School
• Inala State School
• Richlands East State School
• Serviceton South State School

Please note, additional school clusters are open to review during the selection process.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

• Maintain connection to the Health and Safety Advisor/Representatives by playing an active role in Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
• Participate in internal and external audits and contribute to the implementation of identified corrective actions.
• Lead and deliver workplace health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) initiatives, implement corrective actions, and coordinate injury management processes to directly improve performance.
• Monitor, review, analyse and report on incidents from MyHR Workplace Health and Safety to identify new or emerging issues, risks or trends and develop and implement strategies for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate HS&W training to raise awareness for all employees on delivery strategies with the view to building a positive safety culture.
• Promote psychologically and physically safe workplaces and practices with a focus on employee wellbeing and education.
• Provide advice, support and compliance in building fire safety and fulfil Fire Safety Advisor duties as required.
• Support school leadership to manage and investigate serious incidents including potentially traumatic events.
• Provide advice to school leadership on incident prevention, hazard control, health and safety promotion, and risks in line with the HSWMS.
• Prepare necessary reports and correspondence.
• Provide advice and support school operations in preparedness for emergency and evacuation procedures.

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 cover letter explaining why you wish to apply for this opportunity and highlight if you have a preference for a particular school cluster group.

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.