Workplace Health & Safety Officer - St Martin's Primary School, CARINA

Our school of approximately 680 students is the only Catholic primary school in Queensland founded in the 800 year Dominican tradition which centres on four pillars: prayer, learning, service and community. At St Martin’s, we believe that a consistent approach to learning and teaching is essential to create a unified learning community. Our vision uses the BCE Model of Pedagogy to place the students at the centre of learning and teaching and to bring together the principles and practices that we believe make a difference in improving student achievement and motivation. We educate all to be creative, confident, and reflective learners who are empowered to shape and enrich our world. We establish supportive learning environments that promote engagement and collaboration.  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; and
• 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

Experience / Knowledge / Skills 

• 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

Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Estimated start date:  Commencing April 2023

Position tenure:  Continuing

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 2 days/week (12 hours/week) - days negotiable, Plus 2 Saturday morning Working Bees annually

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $33.52 per hour + WHSO Allowance of $22.70 per week

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

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

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

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 role.


Contact:   Peter Pashen

Contact number:   0499 220 333

Contact email:   ppashen@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     27-Mar-2023

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