Work Health Safety Coordinator

Work Health Safety Coordinator

Position Type

School Operations

Commence Date

ASAP

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE/Hours per week

7.5 Hours/ week- 8:30am-4:30pm 40 weeks/ year (school terms)

Subject(s)/Grade

ESO Grade 4

Role Details

St Therese School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Work Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator to support our commitment to creating safe, healthy, and thriving learning environments. This role is ideal for someone who values service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and who is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our school community.

About the Role

The WHS Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of WHS systems and practices across the school. Working closely with school leaders and staff, the role contributes to building a strong safety culture grounded in care, responsibility, and wellbeing.

Key Highlights

• Support a safety-first culture by assisting the school community to meet WHS legislative and policy requirements.
• Engage directly with the school community, providing practical guidance, resources, and advice to strengthen WHS compliance.
• Contribute to risk management processes, including hazard identification, incident reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Opportunity for professional growth, with access to training and development.

What You Bring

• A commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic Education.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS and RTW legislation and policies to ensure compliance within the school is achieved at all times.
• The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and support others with empathy and professionalism.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview  shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to attain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

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