OHS and Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

OHS and Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

Job no: 0063878

Location: Werribee

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: Science Secretariat

Salary: UOM 7– $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

Coordinate and maintain OHS programs and support work-integrated learning placements within the Faculty of Science.
Play a key role in ensuring high OHS standards and compliance, contributing to both student safety in placements and overall workplace safety.

Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The OHS and Work Integrated Learning Coordinator at the Melbourne Veterinary School (MVS) is responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the University's safety programs, particularly supporting OHS for work-integrated learning placements. The role focuses on achieving high OHS standards and compliance, while providing general support and documentation management for the University’s OHS Management System. You will work in a collaborative and supportive team environment, contributing to the success of OHS initiatives across MVS and the Faculty of Science.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s safety programmes and initiatives within the School.


• Take a leading role in OHS audits and degree accreditation visits, preparing and presenting evidence, interpreting criteria, developing corrective actions and closing out findings relating to safety and distributed clinical practices.


• Assist work area supervisors to identify safety hazards, perform risk assessments and implement risk control measures.


• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, compliance codes and University policies on all workplace OHS matters.


• Promote incident reporting and investigation in a timely manner.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will demonstrate strong written and oral communication abilities, along with high-level organisational skills to manage competing demands, adapt to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification in science, training in occupational health and safety or a related field, and relevant work experience in the higher education sector; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.


• Understanding of OHS audit methodology, particularly ISO 45001.


• Experience working in a science teaching and research environment.


• Demonstrated ability to investigate OHS problems and issues and recommend practical solutions.


• Must be comfortable around animals and willing to work in and around animal areas.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The Melbourne Veterinary School and Faculty of Science

The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia’s number 1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare.

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume


• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience


• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 26 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 10 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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Work type: Continuing

Campus: Werribee

Category: Non-Academic

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$106,432 - $115,211 (UOM 7)

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