Workplace Health & Safety (WHSO) School Officer - St Brigid's Primary School, ROSEWOOD
Brisbane Catholic Education
Rosewood
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2023
Job overview
The community of St Brigid's Rosewood is 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. This includes additional Administration Tasks such as updating student health and medical information / alerts.
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, and
• 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, and
• Effective management of safety processes and efficient record keeping.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.
About Us:
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is approximately 20 kilometres west of Ipswich. The approximate enrolment is 210 students. We pride ourselves on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, friendships and approach to learning. Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extra curricular activities. We are an inclusive Catholic school offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Working at BCE our teachers are required to:
- hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education
Estimated Start Date: Commencing February 2023
Employment Tenure: Continuing
Tenure Duration (if "Fixed Term"):
If Part Time, hours and/or days required: 6 hours per week - days negotiable
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised closing 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 Person: Mia Curtis
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5464 1563
Contact Email: mia.curtis@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 10-Feb-2023
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About Brisbane Catholic Education
About Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.
Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.
Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
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Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.
Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.
Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.
We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network of schools:
- Teaching
- Senior and Middle Leadership
- Specialist positions
- Non teaching support roles
- Graduate teaching
With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools.
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