Workplace Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) - St Columba's School, WILSTON
Brisbane Catholic Education
Officer
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 26 May 2022
Job overview
About us
St Columba's Primary School is located in the inner northern Brisbane suburb of Wilston with an approximate enrolment of 580 students. The quality of teaching and learning at St Columba’s meets the highest standards set by Government and Catholic authorities, performing at high standards against system measures and in public facing data. St Columba’s actively sets and regularly reviews its goals for supporting the diverse needs of all students. Although ours is an inner-city parish primary school we meet our responsibility to prepare young people for their future in a global society. This requires us to adopt new technologies and new teaching techniques within a rapidly changing environment to ensure that our students are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role
We are seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHSO) School Officer to work closely with the principal and school community to undertake a range of WHS related tasks and duties.
Key aspects of the role include but are not limited to:
- The effective management of safety process and efficient record keeping.
- Undertake WHS projects as directed by the leadership team.
- Follow compliance requirements generated through WHS reports.
- Undertake WHS review processes and recommend areas for improvement.
- Undertake classroom safety audits and provide recommendations.
- Assist and guide staff on the completion of risk assessments.
- Organise WHS induction processes including first aid courses.
- Working closely with BCE WHS staff members.
The successful applicant will hold/have/or be prepared to obtain:
- Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Strong IT skills and experience.
- Certificate IV Workplace Health and Safety Certificate.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills with:
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
- Safe work practices.
- BCE systems such as guardian and compliance data base.
- Effective management of safety processes and efficient record keeping.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- provide evidence of full COVID vaccinated as directed by the Qld Chief Health Officer
Estimated start date: Commencing 6 June 2022
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): until Friday 2 December 2022
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 6 hours per week - day to be negotiated
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $32.23 per hour
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Andrew Oberthur
Contact number: 3356 9866
Contact email: pwilston@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 26-May-2022
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