Workplace Health and Safety (WHSO) School Officer - St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School, BEENLEIGH

St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial is a high quality Catholic primary school offering families a comprehensive, inclusive and future focused education within the Beenleigh and surrounding area. Our school imbued with the spirit of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, whose example including that of St Joseph, calls us to live the messages of the Gospels. The story of the Rats of Tobruk inspires courage, resilience and friendship within our growing community on Yugambeh land. We offer a contemporary learning and teaching environment with access to technology, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Our current enrolment is approximately 455 students.  Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

The community of St Joseph’s Tobruk 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.

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 January /February 2023

Position tenure:  Continuing

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 10 hours per week - days negotiable for successful candidate.

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $33.52 per hour

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:   Kevin Billion

Contact number:   07 32872798

Contact email:   kbillion@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     30-Jan-2023

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