Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Adviser

• Convenient Indooroopilly location with parking
• Supportive team with genuine flexibility
• Varied, hands-on role across multiple campuses

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Adviser to lead and elevate safety across our campuses.

As the College’s WHS specialist, you will drive the continuous improvement of our safety systems while partnering with leaders and staff to embed practical, risk-based safety practices. Working across Indooroopilly, Springfield and Ironbark, you will strengthen capability, influence culture, and ensure risks are effectively managed.

Reporting to the Director of Risk, Compliance and Assurance, this role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, offering the opportunity to make a visible impact on the safety and wellbeing of our College community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the College’s WHS Management System across all sites.
• Partner with leaders to provide practical, risk-based WHS advice and strengthen safety culture.
• Identify, assess, and manage WHS risks, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and timely corrective actions.
• Deliver audits, inspections, and improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.
• Build capability through training, coaching, and safety awareness programs.
• Monitor performance and provide clear insights to drive informed decision-making.

What you bring

• Experience in a Work Health and Safety role, supporting the implementation and improvement of WHS systems and practices.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and the ability to apply it in a practical, risk-based way.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and provide clear, practical safety advice.
• Experience supporting incident investigations, risk management, and corrective actions.
• Demonstrated involvement in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement activities.
• Confident delivering training and supporting others to build safety capability.
• Relevant WHS qualification (or working towards) with strong organisational and communication skills.
• A team-focused, professional approach with respect for the College’s values and Christian ethos

What we offer

Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Competitive salary with support for ongoing development
• Family-friendly benefits including tuition fee concessions
• Wellbeing support (EAP and annual flu vaccinations)
• Lifestyle and convenience perks: café, free parking, and Ironbark accommodation in term breaks
• A rich co-curricular program where staff can lead what they love

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church, set on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has built an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and a rich co-curricular program.

Our academic and corporate staff work together to create a safe, supportive environment where students can grow, thrive, and flourish.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description . Applications close at 10:00am on 15 July 2026.

The Panel will be shortlisting actively as applications are submitted. The College reserves the right to close the role earlier or extend the process as required.

If you have any questions, please contact Isobel Burke, Director, Risk, Compliance & Assurance on 07 3377 6*** or via email at ***email_hidden***.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

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 QCT website. 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 Blue Card Services website.