Health and Safety Adviser
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 10 September 2025
About Us St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres
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<li>Join one of Queensland's leading independent schools</li>
<li>Permanent, full-time opportunity</li>
<li>Indooroopilly location</li>
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<p><strong>About Us </strong></p>
<p>St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish. </p>
<p><strong>About the Role </strong></p>
<p>St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Adviser to join our People & Culture team. This standalone, hands-on role is pivotal in ensuring the health and safety of our staff, students, and visitors across all three campuses: Indooroopilly, Springfield, and Ironbark. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the College's health and safety function, promoting a positive risk culture, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. </p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> </p>
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<li>Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the College’s health and safety system, policies, and procedures. </li>
<li>Develop and deliver annual health and safety training programs for staff. </li>
<li>Provide strategic guidance to staff and leadership teams. </li>
<li>Promote a centralised and best practice approach to embed health and safety across all operations. </li>
<li>Collaborate with staff to identify hazards, risks, and areas for improvement. </li>
<li>Establish and maintain a robust health and safety reporting system. </li>
<li>Ensure compliance with applicable work health and safety legislation. </li>
<li>Manage day-to-day administration relevant to the role. </li>
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<p><strong>What You Bring </strong></p>
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<li>A relevant tertiary degree qualification in workplace health and safety or a related discipline, and/or extensive relevant work experience. </li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of WHS Act, Regulations, and relevant governing bodies. </li>
<li>Experience in a similar role, with knowledge of risk management principles, health and safety trends, and incident investigation methodologies. </li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. </li>
<li>Highly developed organisational and time management skills. </li>
<li>Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values. </li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply </strong></p>
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<li>To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply butÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú provided. Applications close at 10:00am on 11 September 2025. </li>
<li>If you have any questions, please contact Vennessa Kleidon on 07 3377 6583 or via email at <a href="mailto:peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au?subject=Health%20and%20Safety%20Adviser%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au</a>. </li>
<li>A copy of the Position Description can be found here. </li>
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<p><strong>Eligibility Requirements </strong></p>
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<li>All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website. </li>
<li>Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College. </li>
<li>For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stpeters.qld.edu.au">www.stpeters.qld.edu.au</a>. </li>
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<p><strong>Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School</strong></p>
<p>All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qct.edu.au/teaching-in-queensland">QCT website here</a>. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply">Blue Card Services website here.</a></p>