Workplace Health and Safety Advisor - Upper Coomera State College

Workplace Health and Safety Advisor - Upper Coomera State College

South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and committed Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to across Upper Coomera State College, Highland Reserve State School and Coomera Springs State School.

The role is available on a temporary full-time basis, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Position status

Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Full-time

Occupational group

Education & Training

Classification

AO4

Workplace Location

Gold Coast

Job ad reference

QLD/SER640595/25T

Closing date

17-Jun-2025

Yearly salary

Fortnightly salary

Total remuneration

Salary Other

Job duration

Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined

Contact person

Naomi White

Contact details

(07) 5580 7555

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Your Opportunity

The Department of Education is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, students and anyone else involved with our schools and workplaces. The Workplace Health and Safety Advisor reports to the base school Principal with Upper Coomera State College for operational and administrative matters and to Central Office, for coaching and support on all professional practice matters. This role will support Upper Coomera State College, Highland Reserve State School and Coomera Springs State School.

About the role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide advice to management on all matters pertaining to the prevention of accidents, a wide range of hazard identification and control, promotion of health and safety, environmental and risk issues as they relate to students, staff and contractors.

Conduct proactive risk assessments and inspections to identify any hazards and unsafe or unsatisfactory workplace health and safety conditions and practices.

Develop, promote and coordinate appropriate training on various health and safety topics that will develop awareness and compliance with legislative and departmental health and safety.

Develop, revise and maintain effective communication links with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee by providing regular reports and feedback on activities including prevention of accidents, promotion of health and safety, risk issues and emergency procedures.

Facilitate the school's Workplace Health and Safety network through the following processes:

Organise four Workplace Health and Safety Committee meetings per year

Perform Secretariat duties for the Committee meetings

Organise professional development opportunities within the meetings

Provide advice and support on departmental Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing procedures, guidelines and other resources.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and

A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

SER640595_25T - Role Description (PDF, 164KB) Role Description

Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants