WHS COORDINATOR

About the position

Come and join Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia's Number 1 Independent Catholic girls' school and grow your career.

The WHS Coordinators’ role is the provision of WHS services to all College and (where applicable) community sites that form part of the Loreto community. The WHS Coordinator will hold relevant, formal, tertiary qualifications and will be responsible for:

• The implementation of the WHS program in conjunction with CSH&W SA.
• The establishment of an effective consultation process, which will assist the College to comply with the requirements of Work Cover Standards for exempt employers.
• Liaising with the Facilities Manager to ensure the maintenance of any place or equipment designated for College use.
• Promoting the importance of pro-active injury prevention measures.
• Providing WHS services within the context of the legislative requirements, Exempt Employer Performance Standards Code of Conduct and the Catholic Church Safety Manual as advised by CSH&W SA.
• Assisting with the Return to Work Program for any injured employee, where required.

The specific areas of responsibility are outlined in the role description located on the Loreto College website: www.loreto.sa.edu.au

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Proven experience in WHS procedures and risk management
• Knowledge of appropriate WHS legislation, policies, standards and codes of practice and safe work instructions, particularly those related to worker and student safety
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role, as well as highly developed IT skills and administrative systems and procedures

Personal Qualities

• Highly developed interpersonal skills which foster effective communication, teamwork and cooperation across stakeholders to improve risk and compliance outcomes
• Possess excellent communication skills, to be able to communicate effectively at appropriate levels within the College
• Proven ability to deal with sensitive information and situations in a professional and confidential manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive and also be an active and supportive contributor to a team environment

Essential Qualifications

• A formally recognised WHS qualification (minimum Certificate IV) and/or significant practical knowledge, skills and experience, in a comparable work environment.

About Loreto College

Loreto College is an independent Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12.

To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe.

All Loreto schools in Australia share the same set of values: freedom, justice, sincerity, verity and felicity. These values are at the heart of our educational philosophy and shape our identity as a school.

Application Details

The position is a permanent part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week for 40 weeks per year. The position commences on 19 January 2027.

Please provide copies of the following documents:

• Covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility outlined in the role description (download from www.loreto.sa.edu.au/employment)
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• The name, addresses and full contact details (including email address) of three current referees who may be approached.
• All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website.  This form must be submitted with your application.

Additional Requirements

• Approved first aid training
• Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care certificate
• All applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and Catholic police clearance. Please attach any relevant certificates to your application

Applications close at 9.00 am on Monday, 26 October 2026