Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator - Special Schools, Statewide (Brisbane)

Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator - Special Schools, Statewide (Brisbane)

recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO675499/26T

Closing date January 25, 2026

Location Brisbane - North

Contact
0428 051 ***

About this job

This is an prospect to make a meaningful contribution to safer, healthier school workplaces.

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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. Special schools support students with diverse needs, requiring thoughtful, practical approaches to building safe and supportive workplaces.

Working alongside Principals and school leadership teams, Workplace Health and Safety Coordinators play a key role in strengthening safety systems, supporting effective incident response, and promoting positive work practices through early intervention and collaboration.

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.





Successful applicants will be supported through a centrally led onboarding program that introduces departmental policies, systems and role expectations, including core health and safety principles and practical system use.

Please note in your job application your preference for part-time/full time employment.

Refer to the role description for tasks and responsibilities.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services
- Required to work across multiple school sites
- Hold a current Queensland Driver's Licence

Interested? 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 in response to the attached role description
- Response to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details)

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.

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