Workplace Health and Safety Officer

Permanent appointment

Central Regional TAFE is responsible for delivering customer focused, industry aligned training and pathways to higher education to build a skilled, productive and employment ready workforce. We deliver 185 courses to 10,000 students each year in the Mid West region – Geraldton, Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and Technology Park, the Gascoyne region – Carnarvon and Exmouth, the Goldfields region – Kalgoorlie and the Wheatbelt region – Northam, Merredin and Moora.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce that welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Central Regional TAFE is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the role

The Workplace Health and Safety Officer (WHS Officer), as a member of the Work Health and Safety team, will contribute to the development, implementation and review of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and processes that contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for all.

To be successful, ideally you will have experience in providing accurate administrative support, maintaining records and databases, preparing reports or meeting documentation. You will be confident using software systems and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively. You will be committed to building your knowledge of workplace health and safety and undertaking further training and mentoring.

Qualifications: You may be required to hold an Australian or Australian equivalent qualification. For overseas qualifications the Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) offers a free assessment service to recognise your tertiary or higher education qualification(s). For further information: OQU

Work Benefits

- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility

- 12% employer superannuation contribution

- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave

- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years

- Fifteen days personal leave

- Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year

- Flexible working hours

- Paid parental leave – 18 weeks

For Further Job Related Information

Please contact Melissa Cameron, Principal Consultant Workplace Health & Safety on (08) 9088 6713 or email Melissa.Cameron@crtafe.wa.edu.au

Ready to Apply?

Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Application Details

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:

- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees

- A written application addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.

We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.

Other Conditions and Eligibility

Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.

To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).

Over the next twelve months, suitable candidates may be offered appointment to similar and subsequent vacancies within the College, other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted).

Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Friday, 14 November 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).

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