Position: Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-time continuing
Hours per week: 40 hpw
Salary: $106,704 to $118,558 (pending experience % superannuation paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
Applications Close: Friday, 19 December 2025
About us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Your Role
An exciting role exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator, to commence on 19 January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a full time continuing position for 40 hours per week.
The successful applicant will oversee Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) functions across the Mackay and Western Regions, providing strategic leadership and expert guidance to ensure compliance and achieve organisational safety outcomes. This role involves working collaboratively with principals and administrative staff to maintain consistent communication and coordination of WHS and risk management matters, while fostering a proactive culture of safety and accountability. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of WHS legislation, policies and procedures, along with strong strategic planning abilities and excellent communication skills.
The position is based in Mackay and requires regular travel to schools and colleges across the Mackay and Western Regions.
Typical duties include, but are not limited:
* Provide proactive and responsive Work Health and Safety (WHS) consultation, support, and guidance to school communities through regular site visits, fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.
* Coordinate and delivery WHS induction programs for new staff and facilitate annual refresher training for existing staff, ensuring alignment with diocesan and legislative requirements.
* Facilitate targeted safety education sessions (e.g., manual handling, chemical safety, grounds and cleaning staff updates) to promote hazard awareness and risk mitigation.
* Lead scheduled site inspections, incidents investigations, and hazard reviews, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up using the Riskman system.
* Prepare comprehensive reports on WHS trends, incidents, and emerging risks for submission to the WHS Manager and relevant committees.
* Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS policies and procedures, prioritising the safety of staff, students, contractors, and visitors.
* Support the Administration of Medication Guidelines through training, compliance monitoring, and incident review.
* Deliver fire safety training using the approved Rockhampton Catholic Education package, including evacuation protocols and first response procedures.
* Ensure school-specific emergency management training is conducted, including evacuation and lockdown procedures.
* Maintain accurate records of all WHS-related training and ensure accessibility for audit and compliance purposes.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
* An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
* The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
* A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable, with appropriate experience or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role.
We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.
We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range - $106,704 to $118,558 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
* Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Australian work rights
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
* Complete the application below
* Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Gary Cooper, ESS Manager, Employee Support Services on
* For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 19 December 2025
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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