Work, Health & Safety Officer

Rivervie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is seeking a part-time WHS Officer to support workplace safety, compliance and risk management while fostering a proactive culture of wellbeing.

In this role you will maintain WHS policies and records, monitor compliance and assist audits, while helping develop training modules. You’ll work with the Chief Risk Officer, QA Manager and People & Engagement team to monitor trends and ensure corrective actions are followed.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or experience in WHS, risk, or compliance
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• Strong organisation and record-keeping, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Analytical and reporting skills, including trend analysis and dashboards
• Clear communication, discretion and a collaborative, team orientated, flexible approach

Responsibilities

• Maintain WHS policies, registers, risk assessments and document control
• Support the WHS Committee
• Manage incidents and hazards, support investigations and monitor workers compensation cases with Payroll
• Keep compliance training matrices, monitor currency of licences, trainings and certifications, and assist with staff inductions
• Assist in the development of online WHS Training modules and coordinate staff training days
• Support internal audits and follow up corrective actions
• Produce safety reports, track KPIs and prepare executive dashboards

Skills

WHS

Risk management

Compliance

Documentation

Reporting

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 17 November 2026

Join our team as a WHS Officer, supporting workplace safety, compliance and risk management while fostering a proactive culture of wellbeing.

Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is looking for an organised, detail-minded WHS Officer to keep our safety systems sharp, our records accurate and our people informed. You’ll work closely with the Chief Risk Officer and the Quality Assurance Manager, as well as the People & Engagement team, to monitor compliance, spot trends and make sure corrective actions are followed through.

This is a part-time, on-going position. The successful candidate will be required to work 3 days per week.

In this role you will

• Maintain WHS policies, registers, risk assessments and document control
• Support the WHS Committee
• Manage incidents and hazards, support investigations and monitor workers compensation cases with Payroll
• Keep compliance training matrices, monitor currency of licences, trainings and certifications, and assist with staff inductions
• Assist in the development of online WHS Training modules and coordinate staff training days
• Support internal audits and follow up corrective actions
• Produce safety reports, track KPIs and prepare executive dashboards

About You

• Qualifications or experience in WHS, risk, or compliance
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• Strong organisation and record-keeping, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Analytical and reporting skills, including trend analysis and dashboards
• Clear communication, discretion and a collaborative, team orientated, flexible approach

About Riverview

Established in 1880, Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is a Catholic, Jesuit boarding and day school for boys in Years 5 to 12, set on the beautiful Lane Cove River on Cammeraigal Country. We are committed to the holistic formation of young men who are competent, committed, compassionate and conscientious, and who are for and with others. You’ll join a community that supports the Jesuit tradition and values professionalism, respect and positive relationships.

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Applications Close Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

1601 Students
192 TeachingStaff
123 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Boarding School

Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview was established in 1880 as a Catholic school for boys in the Jesuit tradition. Located within Cammeraigal Country, on Sydney’s lower north shore, Riverview is a leading independent school, which delivers a holistic education to both day & boarding students from Years 5 to 12.Saint Ignatius’ College aims to transform communities by empowering students and teachers to strive for excellence in all pursuits, underpinned by a deepening experience of faith in action.