Risk and Safety Adviser

About Us St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish. About the Role St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk and Safety Adviser. This pivotal role strengthens risk and governance practices across all College sites, supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Risk, Compliance and Assurance, you’ll help maintain accurate risk profiles, contribute to effective control design, and act as the key contact for Work Health and Safety. Working closely with Health and Safety representatives at the College's Springfield and Ironbark sites, you’ll support incident and audit processes while fostering a culture of accountability and improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional in risk, compliance and safety to help build a resilient, high-performing organisation that reflects the College’s mission of Excellence in Christian Co-EducationKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the development, implementation, and review of the College’s Risk Management Framework and risk registers.Coordinate risk assessments for College activities, excursions, and events.Administer the Work Health and Safety (WHS) function across all College sites, including audits, inspections, and incident investigations.Maintain the College’s WHS Management System and ensure compliance with the WHS Act 2011.Develop and manage the College’s compliance obligations register and calendar.Support internal audits, accreditation processes, and implementation of corrective actions.Assist with emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and staff training.Prepare high-quality reports and provide strategic advice on emerging risks and compliance matters.Deliver training programs and workshops to build staff capability in safety and regulatory compliance.How to Apply To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on 20 October 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Reshma Nevgi on 07 3377 6583 or via email at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au. A copy of the Position Description can be found below. Eligibility Requirements All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website. Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College. For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au. Position Description AUD Indooroopilly 4068

Risk and Safety Adviser

  • Join one of Queensland's leading independent schools
  • Permanent, Full-time opportunity
  • Indooroopilly location

About Us 

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish. 

About the Role 

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk and Safety Adviser. This pivotal role strengthens risk and governance practices across all College sites, supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Risk, Compliance and Assurance, you’ll help maintain accurate risk profiles, contribute to effective control design, and act as the key contact for Work Health and Safety. Working closely with Health and Safety representatives at the College's Springfield and Ironbark sites, you’ll support incident and audit processes while fostering a culture of accountability and improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional in risk, compliance and safety to help build a resilient, high-performing organisation that reflects the College’s mission of Excellence in Christian Co-Education

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development, implementation, and review of the College’s Risk Management Framework and risk registers.
  • Coordinate risk assessments for College activities, excursions, and events.
  • Administer the Work Health and Safety (WHS) function across all College sites, including audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
  • Maintain the College’s WHS Management System and ensure compliance with the WHS Act 2011.
  • Develop and manage the College’s compliance obligations register and calendar.
  • Support internal audits, accreditation processes, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Assist with emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and staff training.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and provide strategic advice on emerging risks and compliance matters.
  • Deliver training programs and workshops to build staff capability in safety and regulatory compliance.

How to Apply 

  • To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on 20 October 2025. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact Reshma Nevgi on 07 3377 6583 or via email at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au. 
  • A copy of the Position Description can be found below. 
  • Eligibility Requirements 
  • All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website. 
  • Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College. 
  • For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au. 

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.