Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy and sustainable environments? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead and champion workplace health and safety across both of our school campuses.

 

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School and St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School are two of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the schools.

 

We're seeking a dynamic Health, Safety & Environment Manager to foster a culture of safety and wellbeing for staff, students, volunteers, contractors, and visitors. This is a role that requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to safety and environmental management.

 

 

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

 

• Implementing and maintaining the WHS Management System.

• Developing and reviewing safety policies, procedures, and systems.

• Providing expert advice, training, and support to staff on WHS matters.

• Collaborating closely with Deputy Principals, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

 

• Relevant qualifications in WHS or similar transferable qualifications.

• Proven results in effectively leading the workplace health and safety requirements across a dynamic business over multiple locations. 

• Ability to positively and proactively lead others through change of varying degrees.

• Ability to write professional documents such as Workplace Health and Safety Plans, Decision/Briefing Papers, Policy and Procedures and reports

• Highly developed interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on customer service, professionalism and accuracy.

• Intermediate technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Risk Management systems. 

• An ability to hold a Working with Children – Blue Card as issued by the Queensland Government or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

 

Further information can be found in the position description.

 

We believe in supporting our staff as much as our students. Here’s are some benefits that we provide: 

 

• A collaborative, caring culture where your voice matters

• Competitive remuneration

• Income Protection Insurance for permanent staff after 12 months of service

• Professional development opportunities available

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite barista café 

• School fee discount for children of staff attending St Aidan’s or St Margaret’s

• First aid and CPR training provided annually

Applications to be addressed to the Principals and be received by 12pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025.

 

Your application should include:

• Cover letter: A brief statement expressing your interest this role, (no more than two pages) reflecting on your experience, outlining what you would bring to this position including what you would expect to accomplish.
• Curriculum Vitae: Full name, confidential email address and mobile contact details. Confirmation of Australian work rights. Positions held, dates, key responsibilities and key achievements. Details of education and qualifications. Any other relevant information, such as professional memberships and community activities.
• Professional Referees: Provide details of two professional referees, both of which you have reported to (including one from your current or most recent employer).

Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay by clicking HERE.

 

For any queries, please contact hr@staidans.qld.edu.au