Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Officer

The Opportunity The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Officer is responsible for providing specialist support and advice to ensure the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and injury management systems, processes, and compliance for the Catholic Education Office (CEO) – the Corporate Office for Catholic Education South Australia. The position is also responsible for oversight of the online compliance training system for employees across more than 90 of our schools. This is a 0.5 FTE part-time, permanent role with some flexibility to choose your span of hours and days of work.   Your Responsibilities: Delivering on site Induction of employees & contractors Organisational Administrator for Salt online learning platform Conducting Safety Inspections and Risk Assessments Investigation of hazards, incidents, injuries and near misses Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of WHS performance Return to Work Coordinator for the Catholic Education Office site Providing support to the site's Work Health and Safety Committee   About You: We are looking for a degree qualified (or relevant experience) WHS professional who is passionate about promoting and providing a safe working environment. In addition to a  working knowledge of WHS legislation, preferably in a self-insured environment, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Outstanding administrative capabilities will also be essential in this role. The successful candidate will require a HLTAID011 or HLTAID012 First Aid qualification, or be willing to undertake training in order to be a Designated First Aider for the site.   For further information please refer to the Position Description   The successful candidate will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screening and Applicant Declaration Form. They will also be required to complete RRHAN-EC training.   Why Join Us? Great Team & Company Culture Generous leave entitlements Study Incentives & Professional Development Allowance Exciting New Office Location in 2026 (Greenhill Road, Parkside) About Us We are Catholic Education South Australia with more than 9,000 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 54,000 students in 101 Catholic schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.   How to Apply Please include in your application, cover letter and resume. Cover Letter, outlining: Your experience relevant to the role. What has motivated you to apply. What you hope to contribute to the CESA community. Resume   Applications close Monday 13 April, at 9am (ACST)