Risk Compliance & Workplace, Health & Safety Officer - St Mark's Primary School, INALA

Risk Compliance & Workplace, Health & Safety Officer - St Mark's Primary School, INALA

Date: 30 Jun 2026

Location: INALA, QLD, AU, 4077

Company: 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.

About our school

St Mark's Primary School is situated in the western suburbs of Brisbane, with an enrolment of over 440 students. It prides itself on the community spirit displayed by students, teachers and parents. We encourage students to develop a knowledge of other cultures, languages and environmental and social issues.

Summary

Use your expertise to advise on and manage the school’s risk and compliance systems to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Location: St Mark's Primary School, Inala
• Start date: Commencing July, 2026
• Work hours: 18.00 hours per week (3x days/week)
• Salary: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44/hour + super
• Status: Term Time | Permanent
• Ad close date: 19 July, 2026
• Contact: Allison Malouf | pinala@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures.
• Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to operations within the school.
• Delivering and advising staff, students, and the school community on policy updates and publishing via appropriate channels.
• Facilitating the completion and report on risk and compliance tasks through the appropriate avenues
• Advising and facilitating the conduct of risk assessments by responsible staff members for school events.

You will also undertake responsibilities as a WHS Officer which include but are not limited to:

• Implementing communication and consultation initiatives and awareness of WHS requirements
• Assisting in the investigation of HSW issues or incidents across schools
• Assisting in the development and review of Health and Safety requirements and associated documentation for schools
• Consulting with management and stakeholders on their schools (or office) 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
• Investigate health and safety incidents and dangerous events to prevent recurrence.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Expertise in developing, maintaining, and improving operational systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and guidelines to interpret and apply within a school setting.
• Ability to communicate policy updates clearly to a wide variety of groups and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and reporting on risk and compliance tasks effectively.
• Skilled in advising and facilitating risk assessments for events.
• Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma in a related field
• 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.