Work Health & Safety Co-ordinator

St John the Apostle Parish School is a vibrant, faith‑centred community committed to nurturing the wellbeing, safety, and growth of every student and staff member. We are seeking a  WHS Officer to join our team and lead our work health and safety practices with professionalism, care, and initiative.

About the Role

The WHS Officer plays a key role in fostering a safe, supportive, and compliant school environment. This position is responsible for coordinating WHS systems, ensuring legislative compliance, and promoting a culture of safety across the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Management — Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards, implementing effective controls.
• Incident Reporting — Oversee incident investigations, documentation, and follow‑up actions.
• Compliance Oversight — Ensure adherence to WHS legislation, Catholic Education SA policies, and school procedures.
• Training & Induction — Deliver WHS inductions and coordinate ongoing staff training.
• Emergency Preparedness — Maintain emergency plans, drills, and response procedures.
• Safety Culture — Champion safe work practices and support staff in meeting WHS expectations.

You will thrive in this role if you are organised, collaborative, and passionate about creating safe learning environments. The ideal candidate will have:

• WHS qualifications of a year or keen to work towards
• Experience in WHS coordination, ideally in an education or community setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of the school
• A current Working With Children Check and …