Discover a fulfilling career at Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited!

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator to join the CESL Health and Safety Team, reporting to the Employee Relations, Health and Safety Lead. This is an exciting ongoing opportunity, with flexible FTE available. 

This new position will be an integral part of the Health and Safety Team at CESL, working collegially to foster a proactive safety culture across our diverse communities.  This is a great opportunity for those looking to further their health and safety career who is looking to take the next step and join a supportive team envrionment with career growth opportunities.

The Position

• Title: Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
• Salary per year: Starting at $88,428 (with incremental increases)
• FTE: negotiable
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Location: Opportunity to be based in either Bendigo, Wangaratta or Tatura
• Potential start date: ASAP

 About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises of close to 150 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

You will have

• A desire to grow your OHS career - this is a great opportunity for someone early in their health and safety career journey
• Strong OHS generalist knowledge and experience, particularly working in geographically spread organisations
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide support and advice to multiple clients
• Great interpersonal skills with demonstrated high-quality written and oral communication skills
• The ability to juggle competing demands and prioritise effectively

What We Offer You

• Flexible and Hybrid working options
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
• An opportunity to work from Bendigo, Wangaratta, or Tatura.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family and friends.
• Dedicated support and a collaborative, supportive team.
• Career progression and growth opportunities.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students. 

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst. 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: 20 May 2025

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

If you are interested in learning more about CESL or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.