Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Systems Advisor
Date: 5 Nov 2025
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
Step into the dynamic role of Senior Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Systems Advisor, where your critical thinking and passion for pioneering new approaches will be at the heart of everything you do. In this position, you’ll spearhead the evolution of BCE’s HSW Management System (HSWMS), championing fresh and innovative approaches in policy, procedure, and resource development. Your expertise will be instrumental in weaving health, safety, and wellbeing seamlessly into our daily operations, reducing risk, and fostering a vibrant culture of continuous improvement. Thrive as you lead the transformative HSWMS project, oversee compliance and audit programs, and work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to shape and achieve BCE’s ambitious health, safety, and wellbeing goals. If you’re energised by big-picture thinking and excited to drive real change, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Fixed Term (Maternity Leave) | January 2026 to October 2026
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Ad Close date: 17 November 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Provide strategic advice and lead HSW projects to develop policy, influence direction, and drive operational outcomes
- Analyse data to challenge and negotiate perspectives on complex HSW issues, delivering recommendations
- Prepare specialised and technical reports and committee papers on significant projects, research, or policy development
- Build capability across business areas to enhance operational performance and efficiencies
- Design, review, and oversee implementation of the HSW Framework, policies, and procedures to improve compliance with legal obligations and external standards
- Develop and manage practical HSW resources and a robust audit program to ensure legislative requirements are met, staff are well-informed, and compliance aligns with internal and external standards
- Identify and address emerging risks and legislative changes, providing expert technical advice to embed HSW in daily operations and support BCE’s objectives
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Writing HSW policies, procedures and resources
- Leading a variety of projects to meet operational outcomes
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving
- Ability to build capability and foster a culture of safety and wellbeing
- Accredited WHS Auditor qualification or near completion (preferable)
- Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty
- Tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety or a related field and/or previous experience in a similar position (highly regarded but not essential)
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
- Current Queensland Driver’s Licence or ability to travel to schools as required.
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.
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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