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Work, Health & Safety Officer (WHSO) - St Columba's School - WILSTON 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Brisbane Catholic Education About Brisbane Catholic Education Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high‑quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self‑discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you’ll be supported to take care of what’s important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. About Our School About Our School St Columba's Primary School is in the inner northern Brisbane suburb of Wilston with an approximate enrolment of 540 students. The quality of teaching and learning at St Columba’s meets the highest standards set by Government and Catholic authorities, performing at high standards against system measures and in public facing data. St Columba’s actively sets and regularly reviews its goals for supporting the diverse needs of all students.Although ours is an inner‑city parish primary school we meet our responsibility to prepare young people for their future in a global society. This requires us to adopt to modern technologies and new teaching techniques within a rapidly changing environment to ensure that our students are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century.We teach Italian, Music and HPE as our specialist subjects and offer an extensive range of extra‑curricular opportunities for the students including an extensive music program of choir and instrumental programs. We have a supportive parent’s community with both the P&F and School Board being actively involved in the setting the strategic direction for the school. We have a close relationship the Parish and we mutually support each other’s endeavours.Class sizes vary from low to high 20s, with all Prep classes having a teacher and full‑time School Officer. Classes in years 1‑6 will have School Officer support based on the needs of the class. We are fortunate to have exceptional support staff including Teacher Librarians, Specialist Teachers, Support Teachers, Guidance Counsellor, and School Officers. Please visit our website to learn more about our fabulous school. Explore our school website to learn more about us. Summary Help enhance the smooth operation of the school with your ability to provide exceptional support across a variety of tasks. Location: St Columbas - Wilston Start date: 26/01/2026 Role Length: 26/01/2026 - 04/12/2026 Work hours: 7.6 hours per week | One day per week flexible on the day. Salary level, range or hourly rate: $36.99 per hour + super (School Salary Scale) Status: Term Time Fixed Term Ad close date: 09/01/2026 Contact: About The Opportunity The purpose of the role of Work, Health & Safety Officer (WHSO) is to contribute and promote the safe operation of the College and ensure the College complies with all relevant legislation. This role is responsible for the administration and communication of St Columba's safety policies and procedures, legislative and BCE requirements. In This Position You Will Be Responsible For Providing administrative and operational support and advice on a diverse range of matters Developing and/or administering processes and procedures and responding to enquiries Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery Supervising and training support staff as required, ensuring high standards of administrative support Ensuring the College maintains compliance with the BCE work, health and safety (WHS) risk register Supporting staff with risk and compliance for excursions, incursions; supply and hire agreements Advising leadership as to relevant changes in regulations, legislation, policies and procedures Supporting staff in managing organisational compliance registers Advising and facilitating risk assessments with responsible staff members for school events and activities Working in collaboration with school leadership to review and refine current school processes, practices and procedures to ensure they comply with legal and regulatory obligations and BCE system requirements Acting as Chair of the College Workplace Health and Safety Committee, facilitating regular meetings and following up on action items Resolving WHS concerns in consultation with staff and leadership Designing, implementing and monitoring WHS strategies that minimise risks to staff, students and visitors Conducting regular audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance Assisting in delivery of WHS training programs for staff in accordance with statutory and BCE requirements About You Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance Knowledge and experience in Work, Health & Safety is essential WHSO qualification - Cert 4 Knowledge and experience with Guardian is desirable Experience in a similar role is desirable This position requires that the Work, Health & Safety Officer has well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills to work with all stakeholders including staff and contractors of the College and various Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) departments on a wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts An organised approach to work including time and priority management will be essential to the role The Work, Health & Safety Officer is required to demonstrate competency involving application of knowledge in key areas Maintaining privacy of staff, student and parent information and interactions is essential The Work, Health & Safety Officer may be required to proactively identify opportunities for improvement in processes and performance Proficiency in general administration duties such as Microsoft Suite, data processing, filing and photocopying is also a requirement of the position This role requires management of multiple tasks, prioritisation of work and exercising initiative to ensure delivery of a high quality of service and completion of work tasks within deadlines For this position you are not required to be Catholic. Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement Why choose BCE Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 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 position. #J-18808-Ljbffr