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Health Safety and Wellbeing Officer

  • Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia
  • Department of Education
  • Permanent - Full Time
  • Closing at: Sep 18 2026 - 16:30 AWST
  • Level 3
  • Kelmscott Senior High School
  • Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
  • Level 3, $84,299 - $90,434 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
  • 1.0
  • 00048385
  • Kelmscott
  • Education, Health and Welfare Service Managers
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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

A hallmark of Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) is the strong positive engagement between staff, students and the community. Our shared goal is to inspire students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential reflected in every classroom. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels Join us and be part of a school where innovation, diversity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

At Kelmscott SHS, staff and students work together to achieve academic, social, and emotional excellence. We are a proud Independent Public School offering Specialist Programs in Agriculture, Music, and Gifted & Talented, plus Academic Extension Programs in Mathematics, Science, English, and HASS. Our multicultural community is celebrated, and our students are encouraged to be active citizens locally, nationally, and globally.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

This role includes actively contributing to the wellbeing of students, staff, and volunteers by providing first aid as needed, in compliance with relevant Occupational Safety and Health Legislation. The successful applicant would play a key role in the planning, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of the school's health and wellbeing programs and frameworks. They will assist in developing strategies to reduce the risk of injury and harm.

In addition, the successful applicant would provide guidance to school staff on Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) matters. This includes maintaining accurate records related to injury, illness, incidents, accidents, and hazards, as well as conducting analysis of data and identifying trends. Excellent communication skills are vital, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively to achieve positive outcomes.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marta Pitaro, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9495 7400 or emailing Marta.Pitaro@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
  • obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
  • consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

  • A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
  • A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated well developed project management skills with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate health and wellbeing programs.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, policy and practices.
  3. Demonstrated relevant knowledge and expertise in First Aid and associated qualifications.
  4. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations.
  5. Demonstrated well developed computer application skills, including a working knowledge of word processing and development and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1055890

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026

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