Workplace Health

St Mary's School is situated in the town of Beaudesert. We are a co-educational primary school with a current enrolment of approximately 350 students. Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extra-curricular activities. We are a high quality, inclusive Catholic School offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values. We encourage our students to develop a knowledge of other cultures, environmental and social issues.
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We 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 aspects of the role include but are not limited to:

- The effective management of safety processes 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, compliance inspections and provide recommendations.
- Assist and guide staff on the completion of risk assessments.
- Organise WHS induction processes.
- Maintain student health plans.
- Provide and support site specific health and safety training, including health and safety inductions, that meets BCE health and safety requirements.
- Coordinate the WHS committee on behalf of the principal.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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**:6 hours per week

**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
- _
- 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**: Renay Condon

**Contact number**: 07 5541 2005

**Closing date**:19-Jan-2023