Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator (Multiple Positions) - Statewide

Role Overview

Join the Department of Education in Queensland as a Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator, where you will play a critical role in enhancing health, safety, and wellbeing across state schools. These positions focus on supporting school leaders and staff by helping embed a strong safety culture, improving incident management, and minimizing administrative tasks related to workplace health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer hands-on support with daily workplace health and safety concerns.
• Facilitate the management and prevention of occupational violence and aggression within school environments.
• Manage incident follow-ups, maintain thorough documentation, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Streamline and reduce the administrative workload associated with workplace health and safety, enabling school leaders to concentrate on teaching and learning.
• Drive the development of a robust safety culture by providing professional support to principals and all school staff.

Position Benefits and Support

You will be part of a structured Community of Practice, receiving guidance from central and regional experts, access to shared resources and drop-in sessions, alongside ongoing professional development tailored to enhance your skills and confidence.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Possession of a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) as required by the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
• Hold a valid Queensland Driver's Licence.

Location and Employment Details

Multiple full-time and part-time roles are available throughout Metropolitan and Regional Queensland, including Metropolitan South and North, Southeast, Darling Downs, Central Queensland, North Queensland, and Far North Queensland. These roles are designed for professionals comfortable in specialized, complex environments focused on proactive risk management and staff wellbeing.

Application Instructions

• Submit a brief resume including contact information for two referees familiar with your relevant experience.
• Include a two-page written statement responding to the role description.
• Complete an online questionnaire post-application, detailing preferences regarding position type and location.
• The department promotes an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applicants to request support as needed.
• Applications remain valid for twelve months and could be considered for similar roles within the department.
• No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted.