We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment within our school community. This position offers the opportunity to coordinate and deliver workplace health and safety services that protect and support staff while promoting a positive safety culture.

This is a Temporary Part-Time position (0.2 FTE) until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the School

Welcome to Babinda P-12 State School, a safe, supportive and high performing centre of learning for all of our children. We are proud of our role at the heart of our community, ensuring that the young people of Babinda and surrounds have access to the diverse educational opportunities they need. At Babinda P-12 State School, we equip young people to access the full world of life possibilities available in the 21st century, and always endeavour to make school life interesting and fun.  Our approach consistently delivers for Babinda kids some of the best learning outcomes in Far North Queensland.

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expert advice to school leadership on workplace health and safety, risk management, hazard identification, accident prevention, environmental issues, and the wellbeing of students, staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct proactive workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify hazards, evaluate workplace conditions, ensure compliance with legislative requirements, and implement effective control measures.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver workplace health and safety training programs that promote awareness, strengthen safety culture, and support compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Lead and support the school's Workplace Health and Safety Committee by organising meetings, performing secretariat functions, facilitating professional development opportunities, providing regular reports, and maintaining effective communication on safety initiatives and emergency procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor workplace health and safety systems, policies, procedures, risk assessments, emergency response plans, and compliance processes to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the school's safety program.
• Investigate and report on workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses, and dangerous events; compile health and safety data for internal reviews; and liaise with management, WorkCover representatives, and rehabilitation stakeholders to support return-to-work and injury management programs.

Interested? To Apply:  

• 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role. 
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.