Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school communityFull time, 12-month parental leave coverOnsite at our easy-access, picturesque campus in Melbourne’s leafy eastPLC is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.The RoleThis is a full time opportunity for a seasoned Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professional to bring their skills and expertise to the rewarding field of education.Covering a 12-month parental leave period, the Acting OHS Manager is central to fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring a healthy and compliant work environment for all members of our school community.You will enjoy a hands-on, people-centred role where your day-to-day focus will be managing risks, maintaining essential data and registers (covering OHS and psychosocial safety), coordinating Return to Work initiatives, overseeing incident responses and leading safety education.Enjoy working onsite at our beautiful Burwood campus, with free car parking, a barista-led café, access to excellent facilities and resources, a culture committed to continuous learning, and more.Join a close-knit, respectful, and positive people & culture team that values collaboration, support, and a shared commitment to excellence.About YouWe welcome applications from qualified OHS practitioners (minimum degree in Work Health and Safety or similar), with strong expertise in OHS legislation, ISO standards, and Return to Work regulations.Experience within the education sector, or similar environment with a strong focus on safety, would be well regarded.You will confidently lead the development and ongoing enhancement of OHS strategies and processes, whilst nurturing positive, trusting relationships with the diverse range of stakeholders within our school community.You are someone who values structure and consistency, and will take pride in upholding the well-established systems and processes that support the success of this role.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.Applications close 9am Friday 18 July 2025.All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.PLC Recruitment PackPosition Description AUD Burwood 3125

Acting OHS Manager

  • Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school community

  • Full time, 12-month parental leave cover

  • Onsite at our easy-access, picturesque campus in Melbourne’s leafy east


PLC is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.

The Role

This is a full time opportunity for a seasoned Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professional to bring their skills and expertise to the rewarding field of education.

Covering a 12-month parental leave period, the Acting OHS Manager is central to fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring a healthy and compliant work environment for all members of our school community.

You will enjoy a hands-on, people-centred role where your day-to-day focus will be managing risks, maintaining essential data and registers (covering OHS and psychosocial safety), coordinating Return to Work initiatives, overseeing incident responses and leading safety education.

Enjoy working onsite at our beautiful Burwood campus, with free car parking, a barista-led café, access to excellent facilities and resources, a culture committed to continuous learning, and more.

Join a close-knit, respectful, and positive people & culture team that values collaboration, support, and a shared commitment to excellence.

About You

We welcome applications from qualified OHS practitioners (minimum degree in Work Health and Safety or similar), with strong expertise in OHS legislation, ISO standards, and Return to Work regulations.

Experience within the education sector, or similar environment with a strong focus on safety, would be well regarded.

You will confidently lead the development and ongoing enhancement of OHS strategies and processes, whilst nurturing positive, trusting relationships with the diverse range of stakeholders within our school community.

You are someone who values structure and consistency, and will take pride in upholding the well-established systems and processes that support the success of this role.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close 9am Friday 18 July 2025.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.

  • Posted Date 01 Jul 2025
  • Location Burwood
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Human Resources & Recruitment
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided