WHS & Safety Lead – Multi-Site Schools

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Department of Education is seeking a temporary full-time Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to serve Upper Coomera State College, Highland Reserve State School and Coomera Springs State School. You'll provide guidance to school leadership, strengthen WHS practices, coordinate incident responses, deliver training, and support fire safety compliance.

This role offers inclusive recruitment and a pathway to long-term service within the Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide health, safety and wellbeing advice and support to school leadership and staff.
• Strengthen workplace health and safety practices and ensure compliance with the HSWMS.
• Conduct and support audits, inspections, emergency preparedness and hazard control activities.
• Monitor WHS data to identify emerging risks and recommend improvements.
• Deliver training, inductions and awareness activities to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support the management and reporting of occupational violence and aggression incidents.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and recommendations for school leadership and HSW committees.
• Provide advice and compliance support for building fire safety, including Fire Safety Advisor duties.
• Coordinate health and safety responses and reporting during critical incidents.

Job description

Queensland Government's Department of Education is seeking a temporary full-time Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to serve Upper Coomera State College, Highland Reserve State School and Coomera Springs State School. You'll provide guidance to school leadership, strengthen WHS practices, coordinate incident responses, deliver training, and support fire safety compliance.

This role offers inclusive recruitment and a pathway to long-term service within the Department.