<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Work Health &amp; Safety Officer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Work Health &amp; 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</p> <p>As Work Health &amp; Safety Officer, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Strengthen compliance measures and improve WHS risk mitigation tools across school environments.</li> <li>Ensure adherence to WHS legislation and CET policies.</li> <li>Support schools in maintaining hazard/risk registers and implementing annual WHS plans.</li> <li>Assist with incident and hazard investigations.</li> <li>Facilitate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Promote and support a proactive safety culture within CET.</li> <li>Contribute to CET’s compliance with WHS and child safety legislation.</li> </ul> <p>Some of the skills and experiences we are looking for are:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing WHS strategies in a busy environment with competing demands.</li> <li>Strong communication and training delivery skills.</li> <li>Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS or extensive equivalent experience</li> <li>Current Tasmanian vehicle driver licence</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Catholic Education Tasmania?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For further information in relation to the position, including an application package, head across to our Careers page at <a href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/">https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/</a></p> <p><i>Catholic Education Tasmania are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them.&nbsp; The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.</i></p> <p><i>We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.</i></p> <p><strong>Applications Close:&nbsp; Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 10.00am</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493115/work-health-safety-officer-south">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>