Workplace Health And Safety Coordinator (Multiple Positions) - Statewide, Education

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking Workplace Health and Safety Coordinators to support statewide health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across schools. You will embed the department's WHS management system and advise principals and staff on best practices to enhance safety outcomes and reduce administrative workload.

These roles suit health and safety professionals who can navigate complex environments, improve incident handling, and promote proactive risk management and staff

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within educational or similar complex environments.
• Ability to support proactive risk management and incident follow-up.
• Strong documentation and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, hands-on WHS support for day-to-day matters.
• Support management and prevention of occupational violence and aggression.
• Assist with incident follow‑up, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Reduce administrative burden and streamline WHS processes for school leaders.
• Strengthen safety culture and provide professional support to principals and staff.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk management

Documentation

Education

Background in health and safety or related field

Job description

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 .

Your opportunity:

Building on the success of earlier implementation across schools, where principals reported improved safety practices, strengthened incident management and reduced administrative workload, these roles are being expanded to further support school leaders and staff.

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.

These roles are suited to health and safety professionals who enjoy working in specialised and complex environments, supporting proactive risk management, injury management and staff wellbeing.

These roles will:

• Provide practical, hands‑on assistance with day‑to‑day WHS matters;


• Support the management and prevention of occupational violence and aggression;


• Assist with incident follow‑up, documentation, and corrective actions;


• Reduce administrative burden and streamline WHS processes, helping school leaders cut through red tape and focus on leading teaching and learning; and


• Strengthen safety culture and provide additional professional support to principals and all staff.

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.

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.

Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator (multiple positions) - Statewide, Education Central West Qld, Australia