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Health safety and wellbeing officer

Perth
Department of Education, Western Australia
Posted: 13 June
Offer description

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026.

Role

The successful applicant will provide advice to college staff on Work Health and Safety (WHS) issues, liaise with the Executive team and college staff to implement and manage effective WHS procedures and processes. The role includes contributing to the planning, development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of college health and wellbeing programs and frameworks, undertaking investigations of workplace hazards, incidents and accidents. The applicant will analyze data and trends related to injuries, incidents and hazards, assisting with developing plans to reduce risks of injury and harm and developing Safe Work Procedure documents, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, standards and Department policies and procedures.

The role also involves extracting and manipulating data from various systems, supporting college planning objectives, participating on the Workload Advisory Committee and the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee. The applicant will provide first aid to staff and students as required and act as the central point of communication for first aid matters and student medical plans, supervising students with self‐administration of prescribed medication.

Qualifications

* Well‐developed project management skills, capable of developing, implementing and evaluating health and wellbeing programs.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, policy and practices.
* Relevant knowledge and expertise in First Aid and associated qualifications.
* Well‐developed interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations.
* Well‐developed computer application skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet maintenance.

Eligibility

* Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* Valid Working With Children Check before starting.
* Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1044772.

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