Workplace Health

St Mark's Primary School is situated in the western suburbs of Brisbane. It prides itself on the community spirit displayed by students, teachers and parents. Our current enrolment is approximately 500 students. We encourage students to develop a knowledge of other cultures, languages and environmental and social issues.
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St Mark’s Primary School, Inala, 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 functions of the WHSO include:

- Providing advice on the implementation of WHSMS policies and procedures within the school,
- Implementing communication and consultation initiatives and awareness of WHS requirements,
- Assisting in the investigation of WHS issues or incidents for the school,
- Assisting in the development and review of WHS Management System requirements and associated documentation for the school,
- Consulting with management and stakeholders on their schools WHS performance,
- Assist in the identification and management of risk,
- Assist in health and safety consultation activities,
- Conduct and assist workers to conduct regular health and safety inspections and risk assessments, and
- Investigate health and safety incidents and dangerous events to prevent recurrence,

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.

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 during Term 1, 2023

**Position tenure**:Continuing

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration **(where Fixed Term)**:
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:7 hours per week (one day per week) - Day negotiable

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3 - $30.97 per hour

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

**Contact**: Allison Malouf

**Contact number**: 0733723408

**Closing date**:26-Feb-2023