Workplace Health & Safety Officer

We have a permanent full-time appointment available 

About the role
The Workplace Health & Safety Branch partners with leaders and employees to create an environment where people feel physically, psychologically and culturally safe in our workplaces across the College. We support leaders and staff to work safely, confidently and respectfully through expert advice, proactive risk management, supporting safe work practices and continuously improving our safety culture. 

The Workplace Health and Safety Officer contributes to development, implementation and review of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and processes that contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for all. 

To be successful in this role, you will have a foundational understanding of workplace health and safety principles, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation. You will demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and a commitment to providing high-quality support across a broad range of workplace health and safety activities, while embracing opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge. 

Suitability Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants will be assessed by their skills, experiences and attributes in relation to the job requirements and leadership behaviours required for the role.  More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

To be considered eligible for employment, you must possess current and valid Australian work rights, such as Australian citizenship, permanent residency or an appropriate working visa. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

You must also hold, or have the ability to obtain, a Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children (WWC) Card. Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of any mandatory pre-employment screening requirements.

We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re suitable but not selected for this role but we believe you’d be a strong fit elsewhere, over the next 12 months we may consider you for other opportunities within the organisation or share your details with other agencies - with your permission.

Why join our team?
Some of the benefits of working at Central Regional TAFE include: 

• Salary packaging options

• 12% employer superannuation contribution

• Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace

• 4 weeks annual leave

• 15 days personal leave

• 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years

• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

• 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave

• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your famil

For Further Job-Related Information and Application Instructions:
Please visit the Jobs WA job board by clicking the Apply button. 

Find out more by visiting our website www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au 

Please note…
Central Regional TAFE is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Therefore, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications Details:
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number:  CRG090.26S 

Applications close Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).