WHS Officer

WHS Officer

Catholic Education Bathurst

Diocese of Bathurst, NSW

Human Resources

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 December 2025

CEDB is seeking an experienced WHS Officer to join the team in Bathurst on a permanent, full-time basis.

WHS Officer | Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

Permanent | Full-time

Salary paying up to $115,000 + super

Negotiable Commencement

Access to additional leave, salary packaging & Fitness Passport

About the Role

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Officer to join the team, based out of the Head Office in Bathurst. Reporting to the Head of HR, Risk & WHS, this role delivers hands-on WHS support to ensure full compliance with legislation and alignment with best-practice standards across our 33 schools. CEDB is looking for an Officer who can effectively champion safety and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee reactive and annual maintenance work orders
• Maintain contractor compliance (insurances, licences, SWMS, WWCC, etc.)
• Work closely with schools and parishes to ensure timely service delivery
• Develop improvement plans for building and facilities maintenance
• Monitor WH&S requirements across contractors, schools, and parishes
• Track incidents and accidents and report findings
• Create and manage WH&S and risk management tools, systems, and databases
• Conduct WH&S audits and investigations
• Assist with workers’ compensation and return-to-work matters
• Deliver WH&S training across schools and parishes
• Travel within the Diocese as required

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About You

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS or a related field (minimum Cert IV or relevant experience)
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Ability to identify organisational risks and recommend WHS improvements
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and diligent with a proactive mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Valid and current driver’s licence

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary with annual increases
• Professional development opportunities
• Work life balance supported through 35-hour work week
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee wellness programs - access to Fitness Passport
• Generous leave
• Supportive and collaborative culture

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

How to Apply

If you think this role sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applications must be submitted by 18 December 2025.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Angela D’Amore; Head of HR, Risk &WHS on 02 6338 3070.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

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