Health and Safety Lead

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Date: 3 Jun 2026

Location: WOOLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102

Company: Brisbane Catholic Education

 

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 team 
The Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Team at BCE is dedicated to fostering and maintaining safe and healthy environments for employees, students, and visitors across schools and office locations. They offer expert advice and guidance on health, safety, and wellbeing to key internal stakeholders, managing projects to ensure compliance and cultivate a positive workplace culture. The team collaborates with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that promote positive behavioural change throughout BCE, and they support rehabilitation and return-to-work initiatives.

Summary

An exciting fixed-term opportunity has become available for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Lead to support the ongoing delivery of BCE’s HSW priorities until the end of 2026.
 
This role plays a critical part in leading the day-to-day delivery of HSW services, partnering with schools and office teams to ensure consistent, practical application of our HSW Management System and to strengthen safety culture across BCE.
 
Working as part of the HSW Leadership Team, you will balance operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively and deliver meaningful outcomes.

 

  • Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba 
  • Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available 
  • Status: Fixed term | June - December 2026
  • Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super 
  • Ad close date: 15 June 2026
  • Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will:
  • Lead and support a team of HSW Partners/Offices, providing clear direction, prioritisation and coaching
  • Provide expert advice to senior leaders, managers, and operational teams
  • Drive the consistent implementation of HSW systems, processes and procedures across schools and offices
  • Lead the delivery of key HSW priorities, ensuring work progresses at pace and aligns to organisational direction
  • Act as the escalation point for serious incidents and regulatory engagement
  • Monitor safety performance and lead audits, inspections, and investigations
  • Build HSW capability and confidence through coaching, communication and engagement
 
This role will require a strong focus on translating system intent into practical, usable approaches that schools and teams can implement with confidence.

About you

We are seeking a capable and credible HSW professional who brings:
  • Demonstrated experience in operational health and safety leadership, including leading or coordinating a team, ideally in a complex or multi-site environment
  • Strong ability to build relationships and influence across a diverse stakeholder group
  • Practical experience in applying safety systems, processes and risk management approaches
  • A track record of delivering outcomes and progressing work in a complex environment
  • Confidence in providing clear, balanced advice to leaders
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with a strong focus on service and partnership
  • Tertiary qualifications in a related field (highly regarded but not essential)
 
While alignment to strategy is important, this role will suit someone who is energised by delivery, building relationships, and supporting others to implement effectively.

 

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

  • Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
  • Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children   

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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