About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing January 2025
Position tenure: Part-time | Permanent
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (Holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 18 Hours/Week | 3x Days/Week | Days Negotiable
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 - $38.29 + super (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Kevin's is a Catholic primary school of 345 students. We are an inclusive and welcoming school community with a comprehensive curriculum. St Kevin's vision and mission emphasises the Gospel values. Our focus on virtues education provides a solid foundation on how the St Kevin's community lives and learns just as Jesus did. Our school strives to teach and nurture our students to reach their full potential, develop Christian faith and acquire social confidence and responsibility. In our school, we value our partnerships with families and the local community. It is a thriving community where lasting friendships are established. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
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 functions of the WHSO include:
- Providing advice on the implementation of WHSMS policies and procedures within the school,
- Implementing communication and consultation initiatives and awareness of WHS requirements,
- Assisting in the investigation of WHS issues or incidents for the school,
- Assisting in the development and review of WHS Management System requirements and associated documentation for the school,
- Consulting with management and stakeholders on their schools WHS performance,
- Assist in the identification and management of risk,
- Assist in health and safety consultation activities,
- Conduct and assist workers to conduct regular health and safety inspections and risk assessments, and
- Investigate health and safety incidents and dangerous events to prevent recurrence,
- Senior First Aid Certificate,
- Strong IT skills and experience, and
- Certificate IV Workplace Health and Safety Certificate.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills,
- Safe work practices,
- BCE systems such as guardian and compliance data base, and
- 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.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
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 and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Belinda Kingston
Contact number: 07 3265 6511
Contact email: pgeebung@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 19-Jan-2025