Risk, Compliance & WHS Officer - St Teresa's Catholic College, NOOSAVILLE

About Brisbane Catholic Education 
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. 

About our school 
St Teresa's Catholic College with an enrolment of over 800 students, is nestled in the picturesque Noosaville on the Sunshine Coast, is a vibrant community committed to living out our Catholic faith through the Marist and Teresian charisms. As part of Brisbane Catholic Education, we offer a holistic education grounded in Christian values to our coeducational students from Years 7-12.  

Our beautiful campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities that support both academic excellence and personal growth. With a strong sense of family spirit and connection, St Teresa's provides a nurturing environment where students can thrive. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, helping students discover their passions and find their place in our community.  

For educators, St Teresa's presents an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dedicated team, making a meaningful impact in a supportive and faith-filled environment. Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

Summary

Join St Teresa’s Catholic College, Noosaville, and play an important role in fostering a safe, compliant and well-governed school environment.
 
As the Risk, Compliance and WHS Officer, you will coordinate key risk, compliance, workplace health and safety, emergency preparedness and assurance activities, providing practical advice, maintaining effective systems and records, facilitating risk assessments and consultation, monitoring actions, and drive continuous improvement across College operations.

• Location: St Teresas College - Noosaville (S)
• Start date: January, 2027
• Work hours: 30.40 hours per week (4 days)
• Salary: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44/ hr + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 8th November, 2026
• Contact:  Rob Graham - rob.graham@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the College’s risk, compliance and WHS programs, including registers, calendars, review cycles, evidence, assurance activities, action tracking and reporting through approved systems 
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and BCE policies, procedures and guidance within the College context, escalating matters requiring specialist advice or approval 
• Provide practical risk, compliance and WHS information, advice, briefings, reports and recommendations to College leadership, staff and relevant committees 
• Coordinate implementation and monitoring of the College’s WHS Planning Tool, including inspections, improvement actions, risk controls and assigned compliance requirements 
• Conduct and support workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments across College operations, curriculum activities, excursions, camps and events 
• Maintain and monitor WHS and compliance records, including hazard, incident and chemical registers, safety data sheets, safe operating procedures and relevant plant, electrical, fire and emergency safety documentation 
• Support the recording, notification, investigation and follow-up of hazards, injuries, illnesses, incidents and dangerous events, including corrective actions within delegated authority 
• Coordinate and support the College WHS Committee and consultation arrangements, including action tracking and communication of outcomes 
• Coordinate WHS inductions, contractor pre-commencement documentation and practical WHS awareness activities 
• Support the review and implementation of emergency and critical incident arrangements, including evacuations, lockdowns, fire safety, drills, debriefs and improvement actions 

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: 

• Demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety, risk management, compliance, governance, business administration or a related field 
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures in an operational environment 
• Strong communication, consultation, organisation and record-management skills 
• The ability to coordinate inspections, risk assessments, corrective actions and compliance activities across a busy school environment 
• A practical, collaborative approach to supporting staff and leadership to maintain safe and compliant work practices 
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent), held at commencement or obtained within a timeframe agreed with the employer 
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. 
• Current valid Queensland Driver Licence, if required for the duties of the position 

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: 

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
• Active staff social club and wellness programs 
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family. 

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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