Description:
Woodridge State High School is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to join our team.At Woodridge State High School, we believe that all students can learn, given the right amount of supports and time. Our school vision says it best: Empowered, Resilient... World Changing! Our staff are known for their pride and passion. As a school, we are committed to evolving our approach to teaching and learning, daily. With a strong focus on PB4L and other Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, we are a high school that is reflective of the rich diversity that Logan is known for.
We are welcoming all applicants who have a genuine interest in working within an inclusive service delivery model. Welcome to the Woodridge World of Work!
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role
Responsibilities include:
- Provide advice to management on all matters pertaining to the prevention of accidents, a wide range of hazard identification and control, promotion of health and safety, environmental and risk issues as they relate to students, staff and contractors.
- Conduct proactive risk assessments and inspections to identify any hazards and unsafe or unsatisfactory workplace health and safety conditions and practices.
- Develop, promote and coordinate appropriate training on various health and safety topics that will develop awareness and compliance with legislative and departmental health and safety.
- Develop, revise and maintain effective communication links with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee by providing regular reports and feedback on activities including prevention of accidents, promotion of health and safety, risk issues and emergency procedures.
- Facilitate the school's Workplace Health and Safety network through the following processes:
- Organise four Workplace Health and Safety Committee meetings per year
- Perform Secretariat duties for the Committee meetings
- Organise professional development opportunities within the meetings
- Provide advice and support on departmental Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing procedures, guidelines and other resources.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety
12 Feb 2025;
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