G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

The Health and Safety (WHS) Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Health and Safety team. This role involves maintaining accurate records, providing high levels of service to the national centre network and supporting the continuous review and improvement of systems of work to meet legal requirements. Reporting to the National Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, this role plays a crucial role in supporting safety and wellbeing for all team members across the national network.

This role is Full-Time on a 3month contract. 

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor compliance with WHS policies, procedures, and legislation
• Support the management of the corrective action database, monitor corrective actions and ensure sufficient records available to demonstrate completion
• Assist in the development, review, continuous improvement and distribution of documented systems of work
• Assist in the administration of the procurement management system for the Health, Safety and return to work team
• Support the governance of incident investigations
• Ensure correct documentation of workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses are provided, stored and maintained
• Assist in the coordination of meetings, distribute information for consultation and support the liaison between departments
• Assist in managing the health and safety incident reporting system, ensuring incidents are logged and followed up appropriately

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Prior experience in a Health and Safety or HR administration or support role.
• Experience in maintaining Health and Safety or Human Resource records.
• Knowledge of Incident investigation and corrective actions
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Highly Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly proficient in Sharepoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.