Work Health and Safety Officer

Location: SydneyEmployment Type: Full-timePosition: Work Health and Safety OfficerReports to: Senior Leadership TeamMust have experience working within the education sector.We are working with a leading independent school in Sydney that is committed to excellence in education and the wellbeing of its students and staff. The school fosters a dynamic learning environment while upholding the highest standards of governance, compliance, and Work Health and Safety (WHS).This is a key role supporting the Executive to ensure effective management of risk, compliance and WHS across the organisation, while promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability.Experience working in a child-related environment is essential.Key Responsibilities:Lead and support the organisation’s WHS, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic and regulatory requirements.Develop, implement and maintain risk management systems tailored to the education sector.Ensure compliance with child protection legislation, Working With Children Checks, duty of care obligations and student welfare standards.Coordinate WHS initiatives including hazard assessments, incident reporting, emergency preparedness and training.Support risk assessments for events, excursions, tours and co-curricular activities.Monitor compliance with curriculum standards, privacy obligations and records management requirements.Assist with regulatory reporting to education authorities, accreditation bodies and governing boards.Provide training and guidance to staff on WHS, policies, procedures and legislative requirements.Support regular compliance audits and reviews across school operations.Skills & Experience:Demonstrated experience in a similar WHS / risk and compliance role within a school or education environment (essential).Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, child protection, and education-specific compliance requirements.Qualifications in WHS, law, business or a related discipline preferred.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.Experience with CompliSpace or similar platforms advantageous.A proactive, solutions-focused approach.Why Join:Be part of a respected and supportive school community.Collaborative, values-driven environment.Opportunity to shape and strengthen WHS and compliance culture.Competitive salary package and excellent facilities.To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to beatricec@coxpurtell.com.au