Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) Officer - St Elizabeth's Primary School, TARRAGINDI
Brisbane Catholic Education
Tarragindi
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2023
Job overview
Position: WH&S Officer - St Elizabeth's Primary School, TARRAGINDI
Estimated start date: Commencing July 2023
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): Terms 3 and 4 of 2023
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 6 hours per week (day/s negotiable)
Salary level, range or hourly rate: $33.52 p/h + Super (School Officer Level 4)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Elizabeth's Primary School, Tarragindi, is located about 9 kilometres south from Brisbane’s CBD. It has an approximate enrolment of 360 primary students. The school is well resourced, particularly in the area of technology, and there is a great community spirit. The students are challenged in their learning through our IREACH learning dispositions (I-Independent, R-Resilient, E- Enquire, A-Achieve, C- Collaborate, H - I am Hopeful & Positive) and parents are interested in and supportive of their children's education. Our community spirit is regarded as one of our richest blessings and recognised as one of our greatest strengths. It provides the inspiration to work together to achieve our school mission.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role
We are seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Officer, for a 6 hour a week role.
Some duties may include:
- working closely with the school leadership team, providing advice on any or all areas relating to Health and Safety
- formulating, implementing and reviewing Health and Safety Training Programs
- establishing proposals and a budget for various Health and Safety initiatives
- conduct, supporting staff or coordinate Risk Assessments
- investigate and report on hazards, incidents and near misses
- creating Health and Safety Awareness programs
- respond to any health or safety concerns
- conduct health and safety inspections
- stay current with legislative requirements and advise school leadership on any changes
- liaise with BCE head office support staff
- create and test Evacuation and Emergency Plans, including liaising with Emergency Services
- assess and implement the necessary First Aid requirements
- Support school event workplace health and safety preparation
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.
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: Jenna Webb
Contact number: 38480828
Contact email: jwebb@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 05-Jun-2023
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