Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

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 Gap State High School

At The Gap State High School, we believe in learners who flourish. Our students are encouraged to think big, step up, pay it forward and be kind. By helping our students to reflect and build their self-efficacy we create life long, flourishing learners who experience academic success.

About the Role

As the Workplace Health and Safety Advisor, you will contribute to maintaining safe workshop environments while supporting WHS compliance across the school. Your role will focus on safety management, procedural development, and ensuring the health and safety of all staff and students. You will also assist with whole-school WHS initiatives to promote a safe and compliant learning environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct proactive risk assessments and inspections across the school to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
Develop, implement, and review safety procedures for Industrial Technologies, including safe operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments (CARAs, PERAs, EMRs), and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff by overseeing workshop cleanliness, organisation, and safe storage of hazardous substances and tools.
Develop, promote, and coordinate health and safety training programs to ensure awareness and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements.
Operate, maintain, and ensure the safety of Industrial Technologies equipment, including tools, machinery, laser cutting, and 3D printing systems, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.
Support and advise teaching staff on safety measures and best practices for the use of workshop equipment and materials, demonstrating safe handling and maintenance procedures.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.
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