About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing ASAP (Early May)
Position tenure: Continuing | 1 day/week | Part Time
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 1 day/week (Thursday preferred); 6 hours/week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School officer level 3 $32.21 per hour; plus WHS allowance (if training is complete) $23.61 per week(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our School - St Brendan’s is a co-educational Catholic Primary School providing educational excellence for students from Prep to Year Six.
St Brendan’s has a rich tradition of providing an inclusive Catholic education for our diverse group of learners. Our traditions originate from the Josephite charism and the example of St Mary of the Cross, whose vision was to provide the best possible education for all children. We continue this passion through our school wide approach to delivering a holistic education for all students.
St Brendan’s is an inclusive community centered around Christian values in the Catholic tradition. Our school motto – ‘Live in Faith and Love’ is a reminder for our school community to live a life based in faith and love as modelled by Jesus.
Our school values of faith, community and excellence are central in all that we do. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the Role - We are seeking a person to oversee the implementation of the Health and Safety Work Management Systems (HSWMS) at St Brendans, including:
- Implementing communication and consultation initiatives, and awareness of WHS requirements
- Assisting in the investigation of HSW issues or incidents for St Brendans
- Assisting in the development and review of Health and Safety requirements and associated documentation for their school or office
- Consulting with management and stakeholders on their schools (or office) WHS performance
- Assisting in the identification and management of risk
- Assisting in health and safety consultation activities
- Conducting and assisting workers to conduct regular health and safety inspections and risk assessments
- Investigating health and safety incidents and dangerous events to prevent recurrence.
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: Cathie Caldwell
Contact number: 0732752081
Contact email: ccaldwell@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: May 19th, 2024