Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) schools are located within a diverse and geographically extensive diocese extending across Western Victoria, from the Murray River to the Southern Ocean. DOBCEL governs 56 parish schools, and 8 schools and colleges are governed by Religious Institutes or Ministerial Public Juridic Persons. DOBCEL partners with all schools in the diocese to promote Catholic identity, deliver quality learning, enable effective stewardship and nurture respectful and trusting relationships with the community.

As the administrative arm of DOBCEL, the role of Catholic Education Ballarat is to provide support, service and leadership to Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in the Diocese of Ballarat. We seek to engage with and influence the people who make a difference in schools. Our central purpose is to build capacity in Principals, Leaders, Teachers and Students to ensure the continuing development and growth of individuals.

At Catholic Education Ballarat we celebrate diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. DOBCEL is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in its care.

Current Opportunities

Applications for the following positions are currently being invited.

Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

We currently have a rare opportunity for a consultative and relationship focused Health and Safety practitioner to join the growing People and Development Team as the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator.

Reporting to the Manager: Human Resources and working in close partnership with key stakeholders, the OHS Coordinator is responsible for ensuring DOBCEL complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the VRQA Minimum Standards for School Registration and other relevant legislation and statutory requirements.

This varied role also works closely with school principals as the first line of review, to ensure appropriate measures are in place to meet DOBCEL’s legal, regulatory and policy obligations and embed a culture of safety and risk management in all DOBCEL schools.

The benefits in this role include;

• Competitive remuneration and blended working arrangements
• The chance to elevate your career in a rewarding, multifaceted role
• Great autonomy to make the role your own, with support and mentoring from a team of People and Development professionals with more than 50 years’ combined experience

This position also offers an exciting tree change opportunity with the chance to live and work in picturesque Regional Victoria and achieve a positive, work-life balance.

We invite you to send your application via zoe@milanopartners.com.au including:

• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (from the Role Description)
• Current resume/CV
• Completed application form

Please download the role description here and an application form here.

For a confidential discussion please contact Zoe Allan, Managing Director at Milano Partners on 0417 558 531.

Applications close Thursday 21 July 2022.

DOBCEL is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.