AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Warnbro Community High School
Health Safety and Wellbeing Officer
00044098
Level 3, $74,586 - $80,014 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS864200
Please note as of Friday, 9 September 2024 at 11:05am the advert application criteria and attachments have been updated
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time 0.6 FTE position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension twelve (12) months and/or permanency.
Warnbro Community High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer to join their team.
The key aspects of the role include being able to; provide school staff support on Work Health and Safety (WHS) related issues, investigations of workplace hazards, incidents and accidents and ensure that records are completed ensuring that the school is compliant with and adheres to relevant statutory obligations, standards and department policies and procedures. You will ideally be willing to participate in a number of school committees and provide advice on work health and safety issues. It will be seen as highly advantageous to gain a working relationship and work closely with the school's Leadership team to implement and manage effective WHS solution with procedures and processes.
At Warnbro Community High School, staff's moral purpose is, "To make a positive difference to the lives of young people." Our school motto is 'I am because we are' as it epitomises the concept that the individual cannot exist without the community they live in - each individual is interdependent on the other. Our school fosters a cooperative and supportive environment for both students and staff. We provide a learning experience that acknowledges students for their individual skills to develop a sense of self-worth. We work with parents to encourage students to develop a sense of awareness about their own responsibilities as members of the school and the broader community.
Situated 50 km south of Perth CBD, and located in the beach-side communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy..
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Well developed project management skills with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate health and Wellbeing programs.
- 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 with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations.
- Well developed computer application skills, including a working knowledge
of word processing and development and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Warnbro Community High School can be found by visiting warnbro.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 95289 400 or emailing Carol.Durant@education.wa.edu.au.
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