WHS Officer
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
30 October 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-6
School staff (FTE)
9.5
5.7 teaching · 3.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
53
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
30 girls · 23 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Make a difference. Support safety. Empower education.
We are seeking a motivated and organised Work Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator to join our school community in a 12-month replacement position. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who is passionate about workplace safety, staff wellbeing, and providing high-quality administrative support.
About the Role
As the WHS Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the school's commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. Working under the general direction of the Principal (or delegate), you will coordinate and administer routine Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) activities while providing administrative support and general advice to school leaders and staff.
This position operates with a low level of supervision and requires a highly organised individual who can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer day-to-day WHS and Return to Work (RTW) processes.
- Maintain WHS records, documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Support incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions.
- Assist with workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain WHS compliance activities and schedules.
- Provide general WHS and RTW guidance to school leaders and staff.
- Support the implementation of workplace safety programs and wellbeing initiatives.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
About You
You are an organised…