Work Health & Safety Officer

Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) is a vibrant community of 38 schools and colleges, educating over 17,000 students and supported by more than 2,400 dedicated staff across Tasmania.

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Work Health & Safety Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Manager: Risk, Work Health Safety and Compliance (RWC), you will play a key role in fostering safe, compliant, and supportive learning environments that enhance student outcomes and meet legislative obligations

As Work Health & Safety Officer, you will:

• Strengthen compliance measures and improve WHS risk mitigation tools across school environments.
• Ensure adherence to WHS legislation and CET policies.
• Support schools in maintaining hazard/risk registers and implementing annual WHS plans.
• Assist with incident and hazard investigations.
• Facilitate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote and support a proactive safety culture within CET.
• Contribute to CET’s compliance with WHS and child safety legislation.

Some of the skills and experiences we are looking for are:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing WHS strategies in a busy environment with competing demands.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS or extensive equivalent experience
• Current Tasmanian vehicle driver licence

Why Join Catholic Education Tasmania?

At Catholic Education Tasmania, we are driven by our vision: Student-Focused, Christ-Centred, Learning for Life. You’ll become part of a values-led, professional team committed to delivering a high-quality education across the state.

For further information in relation to the position, including an application package, head across to our Careers page at https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/

Catholic Education Tasmania are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Applications Close:  Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 10.00am