Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Occupation: Other

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Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated capacity to manage a team.

SC2Demonstrated capacity to oversee and manage a budget and liaise with Business Manager and Assistant Principal to use school resources effectively.

SC3Demonstrated capacity to be held accountable for work completed each day.

SC5Demonstrated capacity to work with others.

Role

Attendance required for this role will be for 5 hours per day, 2 days per week.

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

This role will involve;

• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the school's OH&S systems in line with Department of Education (DET) requirements, providing a high level of support to the Principal Team, staff, and students.
• Maintain accurate OH&S records and data to support compliance, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making for the school.
• Support the school's strategic planning and implementation of OH&S initiatives, forward planning, and emergency management strategies.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal and Facilities Manager to develop and implement short and long term OH&S plans that align with school operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the work practices and priorities of support staff in a school/s.
• Manage the maintenance of confidentiality in respect to all school records and communication systems.
• Possess knowledge of current OH&S Regulations and Codes of Practice relevant to the role.
• Ensure compliance with all DET, WorkSafe, and legislative OH&S requirements across the school
• Promote a positive, proactive, and safety-focused culture across the school community.
• Liaise effectively with staff, leadership, contractors, and the broader school community in accordance with DET policies and guidelines.
• Identify workplace hazards, assess associated risks, and coordinate the implementation of effective control measures
• Identify and participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge of OH&S legislation and best practice.
• Provide practical recommendations and improvement strategies to address safety risks or audit findings.
• Ensure that all work areas comply with established safety procedures and risk control measures.
• Demonstrate effective time management, prioritising compliance tasks and safety actions according to risk and urgency.
• Maintain all OH&S registers, records, and documentation, complete administrative tasks including data entry, audits, and reports.
• Liaise with DET, VSBA, and external agencies regarding OH&S compliance, incidents, and reporting where required.
• Lead and participate actively as a member of the OH&S Committee, ensuring follow-up and communication of outcomes.
• Develop and implement a schedule of safety audits, inspections, and compliance checks in collaboration with the Facilities Manager.
• Conduct regular safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee OH&S compliance of contractors and tradespersons in consultation with the Assistant Principal and Facilities Manager.
• Record and maintain safety-related data within AIMS and DET systems as required.
• Ensure all contractors meet DET OH&S requirements, including induction, risk assessments, and asbestos management protocols, in partnership with the Facilities Manager.
• Review and approve contractor safety documentation, ensuring works comply with OH&S standards and cause minimal disruption to school operations.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Facilities Manager to achieve the school's safety and compliance objectives.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marr.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Applications close Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.59pm