AddressAre you passionate about Safety? We are seeking a temporary dedicated Senior Safety Advisor to work with schools in the South East Region. You will provide safety advice to schools, regional and central office stakeholders across a range of Infrastructure Safety issues. This role can be based in Hope Island or Brisbane CBD Office and is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 8 November 2024, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland.
Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Our objectives are: A great start for all children, Every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
The Opportunity:
As the Senior Safety Advisor, you will actively participate in teams and projects to undertake analysis, design, review and implementation of Infrastructure Safety related business activities, systems, policies, projects and programs of work. A current driver's license is mandatory as travel and overnight travel is a requirement of the role.
About the Role:
The Senior Safety Advisor will:
- Provide client focused safety advice to staff in schools, regional centres and other educational centres.
- Providing expert Infrastructure safety advice, undertake audits, review incident investigations, develop procedure and policy and embed best practice including travel to support the region.
- Collaborate with staff across central office and regional facilities teams and Infrastructure Services Division to provide comprehensive field-based safety support service to clients.
- Participate in teams involved in the formulation of workable solutions for Infrastructure Safety related services issues that align to industry standards.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external networks to support departmental responses to safety issues and a best practice approach to implementing consistent processes.
- Provide high level advice, information and support services across a broad range of Infrastructure Safety related issues, with a strong focus on client centric facilities services and the provision of advice to staff in schools, regional teams and the wider community.
- Participate in project teams for the development, implementation, maintenance and review of programs, policies and procedures, to support the strategic direction of the department for a range of infrastructure and planning related issues.
Our ideal applicant will possess the following attributes:
- An Infrastructure Safety background and/or relevant qualifications, project management skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
