Position Vacant - Compliance and Workplace Health & Safety Adviser
Compliance and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Adviser
A part-time/full-time continuing position. *
Position Description
POSITION: Compliance and Workplace Health and Safety Adviser.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal through Deputy Principal.
REPORTS TO: Deputy Principal
KEY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Business Manager, Facilities Manager and Administration Manager.
We seek a committed, professional, and appropriately qualified Compliance and WHS Adviser wanting to join the College community in this important area of school operations. Particularly, we seek a person with demonstrated experience in policy development, compliance, and sustainable work practices. Fundamental to the employment of all staff is support for the College’s Christian values and ethos and active, consistent demonstration of this. As a College that employs a restorative approach to management of conflict, we seek someone skilled in communication and mediation and with an alignment with the principles of restorative practices.
Required qualifications include Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419) (or equivalent) as well as experience in Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work. A current First Aid certificate and Blue Card are also requirements.
Position Overview
As a Compliance and Workplace Health and Safety Adviser under direction of the Deputy Principal and working closely with the Projects and Compliance Manager, you will undertake the following set of key responsibilities within College operations:
Key Areas
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Policy development and maintenance
- Compliance Practices and Processes
- Sustainable work practices and Return to Work Duties
Workplace Health And Safety
- Lead the College’s Workplace, Health, and Safety Committee;
- Oversee and implement Rehabilitation and Return to Work Processes;
- Provide and develop appropriate professional learning in person and online for staff to develop their effective management of risk within their work environment, including child protection;
- Develop and deliver annual online and in-person WHS, and compliance training for all staff, including induction, safety and mandatory training and refresher modules in areas relevant to the College needs;
- Lead the College’s incident management process including reporting, investigation, corrective actions and maintaining accurate records in accordance with Queensland WHS legislation.
Policy Development
- Monitor and maintain the College Policies Register, ensuring policies are reviewed and updated in a timely manner;
- Ensure compliance issues and concerns within the organisation are appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved;
- Maintain a system for policy review, renewal, and distribution;
- Research and draft College policies as directed;
- Maintain historical records of all policy versions electronically;
- As a key member of the College’s Internal Risk Committee, be the conduit for current information regarding policy development, changes, and implementation;
- Update staff when policy changes occur and track related policy acknowledgements and training;
- Lead implementation of the Queensland Child Safe Standards including policy alignment, evidence collection, staff training, risk assessments and integration into onboarding and annual compliance cycles;
- Oversee compliance onboarding processes including early access training, induction modules, staff acknowledgements and maintenance of compliance records.
Compliance Processes And Procedures
- Oversee new or reaccreditation matters ensuring standards are met, such as (but not limited to) Occupational Safety and Health, National Quality Standards for Kindy, CRICOS, Boarding standards and the NSAAB Review;
- Assist in the regular update of information for all staff as contained on the staff portal of our Learning Management platform;
- Assist with Administration of staff induction.
Other Duties
The Principal may require the Compliance and Workplace Health and Safety Adviser to undertake other duties from time to time (subject to the person’s ability to perform such duties) and in keeping with their role.
Prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application.
Working with Children
As a College we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our members and, in particular the welfare of all students in our care. As such, staff members are committed to prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and adherence to the Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct, both of which are available - see links below.
Whilst such policies have direct relevance to boarding, coaching, nursing and teaching staff, all prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application. Our responsibilities to work respectfully and thoughtfully with all, and particularly the young people in our care, are shared across all staff, evident in our demeanour, as well as our adherence to policy requirements.
Successful candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and must comply with all College policies and relevant legislation related to student protection.
Communication Skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with work colleagues, and to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with staff, students, and families.
- An ability to support and enact a restorative practices approach to conflict resolution is required. See Restorative Practices at Fairholme ›
Workplace Health and Safety
As a member of the College, the successful applicant is required to follow all workplace, health and safety requirements that include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to and working knowledge of policy requirements;
- Cooperation with audit, professional learning and training/drill processes;
- Meticulous attention to reporting responsibilities and record-keeping obligations in relation to all workplace, health and safety matters.
The Package
The appointment is under the conditions of the Fairholme College Certified Agreement 2025.
About Fairholme College
Fairholme College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Prep to Year 12 in Toowoomba, Queensland. With a history dating back to 1908, the College is known for its academic achievement, Christian ethos, strong boarding culture, and commitment to nurturing each student’s potential.
Applications
Applications, which close on Wednesday 7 January 2026, should include a cover letter and include a full curriculum vitae (no longer than two A4 pages, font: Calibri, size 12) with the following details.
- Personal details including name, address, contact details, religious affiliation;
- Academic qualifications;
- Employment history;
- Professional or personal achievements; and
- Names and contact details of 3 referees.
The College reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience.
Applications Due: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Applications to:
Mrs Colette Whell
Administration Manager
Fairholme College
PO Box 688
TOOWOOMBA 4350
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4688 4688
Selection Process
The interview panel will review applications and determine a short list. Non successful candidates will be advised via email once the interview process has been completed and the successful candidate appointed.
*NB. Starting date will be negotiable for the successful candidate.
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