Committee of Management

Purpose

The OH&S and Policy Officer ensures the kindergarten remains a safe, compliant and well-governed environment for children, families and staff. This role involves developing, reviewing and updating occupational health and safety and policy documents in line with State Government and ELAA guidelines and communicating any updates to the Committee.

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Responsibilities

• Report to the Committee on OH&S matters

• Liaise with the Director to ensure OH&S policy and Emergency management plan implementation at an operational level

• Ensure that first aid qualifications are up-to-date and organise education as needed in consultation with Director and staff

• Undertake site inspections with Director/ Staff OH&S every term

• Work with Director to ensure all Kinder Policies are current and operational

• Read and review all new or amended policies and present them to the Committee for approval

• Maintain the Policy register

• Voting rights on committee

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Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

• Interest in making a difference within the community

• Background in policy development

• Understanding of OH&S legislation and policy

• Ability to interpret OH&S Policies and legal jargon

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to write technical documentation 

• Organisation and time management 

• Maintain confidentiality

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This position requires a Volunteer Working with Children's Check (WWC) and will be subject to a National Police Criminal History Check prior to appointment.