Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator - New secondary school in Logan Reserve
Queensland Department of Education – Queensland
Join the Foundation Team - Help Build Safe and Thriving School Communities
Be part of something new, exciting, and truly impactful!
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator to play a key role in establishing a strong culture of safety, wellbeing, and compliance across two new foundation schools.
This is a unique opportunity to join the foundation team and develop workplace health and safety systems, practices, and programs from the ground up, helping create safe, supportive, and high-performing environments where staff and students can thrive.
About the Schools:
The New Secondary School at Logan Reserve and New State Special School at Logan Reserve are modern learning environments designed to support excellence in education, inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement.
As part of the Corporate Services team, you will work collaboratively across both schools to establish a positive safety culture, support staff wellbeing, and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements from the very beginning.
Your work will help create safe and supportive environments that enable every staff member and student to succeed.
About the Role:
Reporting to school leadership and working collaboratively across both school communities, the Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator will provide expert advice, support, and coordination in workplace health, safety, wellbeing, risk management, and rehabilitation and return-to-work processes.
Working across two foundation schools,



you will help establish systems and practices that promote physically and psychologically safe workplaces while supporting continuous improvement in health and safety outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide timely, professional, and confidential workplace health and safety advice to school leaders and staff.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing systems across both schools.
Assist with risk assessments, inspections, audits, hazard management, and corrective actions.
Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up activities.
Support rehabilitation and return-to-work processes for ill or injured employees through early intervention and ongoing case coordination.
Monitor WHS data to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Facilitate safety training, inductions, and awareness activities that build staff capability and strengthen safety culture.
Support leadership teams in emergency preparedness, fire safety compliance, and critical incident response.
Develop reports, recommendations, and communications that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive foundation team culture
Opportunity to work across two brand-new school communities
Fast-paced and evolving environment where innovation and initiative are valued




Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety, inclusion, and positive workplace culture
Opportunity to establish systems and practices that will shape both schools for years to come
What You'll Bring:
Experience in workplace health and safety, risk management, rehabilitation, or a related field
Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety principles and best practices
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Robust organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities across multiple sites
Highly Desirable:
Certificate IV, Diploma, or higher qualification in Workplace Health and Safety
Experience in Rehabilitation and Return to Work coordination
Experience working within education, government, or large organisational environments
Why Join Us?
Help build workplace health and safety systems from the ground up
Make a meaningful difference to staff wellbeing and workplace culture
Be part of two exciting foundation school communities
Work alongside passionate and committed professionals
Contribute to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where staff and students can flourish
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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📌 Workplace Health And Safety Coordinator - New Secondary School In Logan Reserve (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Queensland