Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator - Statewide

job

recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO687135/26T

Closing date May 12, 2026

Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Flexible,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay,Other - Outside Qld

Contact

0428 051 868

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

With part-time and full-time opportunities available across metropolitan and regional Queensland

• Metropolitan South and Ipswich
• Metropolitan North
• South East and Gold Coast
• Toowoomba and Darling Downs
• Central Queensland including Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone
• North Queensland
• Far North Queensland
• North Coast and Sunshine Coast

This is an opportunity to work directly in school environments and make a practical, day-to-day difference. You will support secondary and primary schools to proactively manage risks, respond to incidents and strengthen rehabilitation and return to work practices through early intervention and collaboration.

Working alongside Principals and school leadership teams, you will play a key role in embedding the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System. You will help improve consistency in health and safety practices, enabling school leaders to focus on teaching and learning outcomes.

Support:

You will be supported through a structured Community of Practice through our central and regional subject matter experts, shared resources, drop-in sessions, and ongoing professional development to build your capability and confidence in the role.

Please indicate your preferred region and your preference for part-time or full-time employment in your application and questionnaire.

Refer to the role description for further information on responsibilities.

Mandatory requirements:

A. A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000

B. Ability to work across multiple school sites

C. A current Queensland Driver's Licence

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.*

Application Downloads

CO687135_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf