Work, Health and Safety Manager

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cox Purtell Staffing Services Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Location: Sydney

Employment Type: Full-time

Position: Work Health and Safety Officer

Reports to: Senior Leadership Team

Must have experience working within the education sector.

We are working with a leading independent school in Sydney that is committed to excellence in education and the wellbeing of its students and staff. The school fosters a dynamic learning environment while upholding the highest standards of governance, compliance, and Work Health and Safety (WHS).

This is a key role supporting the Executive to ensure effective management of risk, compliance and WHS across the organisation, while promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Experience working in a child-related environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the organisation's WHS, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, implement and maintain risk management systems tailored to the education sector.
  • Ensure compliance with child protection legislation, Working With Children Checks, duty of care obligations and student welfare standards.
  • Coordinate WHS initiatives including hazard assessments, incident reporting, emergency preparedness and training.
  • Support risk assessments for events, excursions, tours and co-curricular activities.
  • Monitor compliance with curriculum standards, privacy obligations and records management requirements.
  • Assist with regulatory reporting to education authorities, accreditation bodies and governing boards.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on WHS, policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Support regular compliance audits and reviews across school operations.

Skills & Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar WHS / risk and compliance role within a school or education environment (essential).
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, child protection, and education-specific compliance requirements.
  • Qualifications in WHS, law, business or a related discipline preferred.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.
  • Experience with CompliSpace or similar platforms advantageous.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Why Join:

  • Be part of a respected and supportive school community.
  • Collaborative, values-driven environment.
  • Opportunity to shape and strengthen WHS and compliance culture.
  • Competitive salary package and excellent facilities.

To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role

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