This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Thornlie Senior High School's vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At Thornlie Senior High School, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best.
As a Perth government school we are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200 Year 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals.
Find out more about our school by visiting Thornlie Senior High School or Schools Online
The Role
The role of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer is to provide school staff advice on occupational health and safety (WHS) issues. You will undertake investigations of workplace incidents and accidents and be required to contribute to the welfare of students, staff and volunteers by providing first aid as needed and within your level of training, experience, the Department’s provisions on first aid in the workplace and the relevant OHS Legislation. In addition, it is highly important to ensure records are completed and maintained for all injuries, illnesses incidents and accidents.
The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Student Services Team and have proven experience and/or qualifications in Work, Health and Safety.
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 Dee Kennedy, Deputy Principal, on (08) 62357900 or emailing Dee.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed project management skills with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate health and wellbeing programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, policy and practices.
- Demonstrated relevant knowledge and expertise in First Aid and associated qualifications.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations.
- 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/SS930623
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, 14 March 2025
