Workplace Safety and Injury Management Administrator

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

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the local implementation of the HSWMS to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.
Support injury management, including risk assessments, incident prevention, and the coordination of rehabilitation for ill or injured employees.
Maintain connection with Health and Safety Advisors/Representatives and contribute to HS&W initiatives.
Organize and compile data for internal and external audits, ensuring records are accurate and accessible for review.
Monitor and report on workplace incidents using MyHR Workplace Health and Safety system and escalate findings as needed.
Coordinate and arrange HS&W training to raise awareness and foster a positive safety culture across the workplace.
Promote a psychologically and physically safe environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and education.
Provide support in managing serious incidents, including potentially traumatic events.
Assist with fire safety responsibilities and maintain records related to emergency and evacuation procedures.
Draft correspondence and reports related to HS&W initiatives and ensure clear communication.

Ideal Skills:
Excellent people skills: Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, fostering trust and collaboration.
Strong attention to detail: Ensure records, reports, and incident data are accurate and compliant.
Team-oriented: Ability to work in a collaborative environment, prioritizing team goals and supporting colleagues.
Problem-solving skills: Ability to assess risks and incidents, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
Organizational abilities: Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation: Understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing regulations and best practices.
Empathy and supportiveness: Ability to handle sensitive situations involving staff wellbeing and injury management with care and professionalism.
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about workplace safety and wellbeing, with the skills to make a positive impact in a school environment.

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 written statement in response to 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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