Health & Safety Partner
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
- Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
- Level 8 $123,044 - $138,637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Provide knowledge, advice, and support on health and safety matters.
- Collaborate and support Senior Management and Executives to enhance safety as a core value.
- Lead a team of direct reports within the Central Safety team.
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a safety professional or equivalent competency.
- Extensive experience working with management in a large or research environment.
- Proven knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and Australian Standards.
- Experience in developing programs, writing procedures, and communicating legislative requirements.
- High level consultation and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
- Understanding of Safety management system requirements.
- Skilled in developing practical strategies to reduce risks and resolve health and safety issues.
- Completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent is highly desired.
- Flexible Working Options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
- Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
- Applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Health & Safety Partner
Job no: 525808
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Risk & Safety
Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level 8 $123,044 - $138,637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The role of a Health & Safety Partner works with our people to provide knowledge, advice and support on health and safety matters. You will be working within the Faculty of Science and or the Faculty of Medicine. The role reports to the Manager, Safety Partnerships and Injury Management within the Central Safety team and may lead a team of direct reports.
Who You Are:
We are looking for a confident adaptable communicator, highly motivated, with proven experience as a Health & Safety Partner. You will collaborate and support Senior Management and Executives to demonstrate visible safety leadership and enhance safety as a core value, by providing best practice guidance and support.
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety with a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a safety professional or equivalent competency gained through any other combination of education, training, or experience as a safety professional.
- Extensive demonstrated experience working with management in a large or research environment/scientific institution/University or laboratory/Medical environment is desirable.
- Proven knowledge and ability to interpret advice and implement Work Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice and relevant Australian Standards.
- Demonstrated experience in developing programs, writing procedures, reports and communicating legislative requirements.
- High level consultation and interpersonal skills to build strong professional relationships and influence others to achieve high levels of compliance in Safety.
- Demonstrated understanding of Safety management system requirements and capacity to integrate corporate Safety management systems into local systems.
- Skilled in developing practical strategies and coordinating/facilitating initiatives to reduce risks of incidents and research, plan, implement, and resolve health and safety issues.
- Completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent and completed Safety management system auditor training or equivalent is highly desired.
Further details can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options.
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your application online: CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 6 October 2024
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 27 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time