Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, with frequent visits to Long Pocket and Pinjarra Hills sites- Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 02-Sep-2024
- St Lucia Campus, with frequent visits to Long Pocket and Pinjarra Hills sites
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
- Supporting UQ health, safety, and wellness governance and consultative mechanisms.
- Developing, managing, and maintaining UQ's HSW management system.
- Facilitating risk management processes and conducting risk assessments.
- Developing and delivering health, safety, and wellness programs.
- Monitoring health, safety, and wellness performance and providing advice.
- Conducting incident investigations and supporting preventative measures.
- Engaging with regulators and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managing chemical inventories, biosafety, and providing safety advice for procurement and equipment design.
- Postgraduate qualifications in either occupational health and safety, chemical engineering, chemistry, science or related field and extensive relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of relevant education/training and professional experience.
- Thorough understanding of the principles and legislation related to work health and safety, and a demonstrated capacity to design and implement policy or procedures regarding legislation, standards and codes (e.g. Biosecurity Act, the Drugs and Poisons Regulation, and relevant Codes of Practice and Australian/NZ Standards).
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to influence teams in a constructive, outcomes-focused manner, and to work collaboratively with management, peers, team members and client groups in the promotion of positive HSW culture and good laboratory practice.
- Demonstrated achievement of personal involvement in driving significant positive health, safety and wellness related outcomes across an organisation.
- Significant experience in work health and safety, and wellness management practices and programs in a university or large government setting.
- Substantial experience of workplace health and safety-related practices relevant to the risk types found at the School of Chemical Engineering.
- Experience in the use of a wide range of computer applications in a networked environment.
- RPEQ registration, or being prepared to register, would be highly regarded.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including: right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, etc.
Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 24 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-41884
School: School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EAIT
Position Type: Full-time (100%), permanent position
Base Salary: $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Work Location: Based at our St Lucia Campus but would require frequent visits to Long Pocket and Pinjarra Hills sites.
About This Opportunity
The School of Chemical Engineering is offering an exciting opportunity for a health, safety and wellness (HSW) Manager to work in a dynamic and high performing environment. We are looking for a professional who can help actively foster a culture of workplace health, safety and wellness, providing advice and implementing new initiatives alongside the standard compliance, reporting and planning requirements.
As the Health, Safety and Wellness Manager (which encompasses the Work Health and Safety Coordinator (WHSC) role) for the School, as per the UQ Health and Safety Responsibilities Procedure. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting UQ health, safety, and wellness governance and consultative mechanisms.
- Developing, managing, and maintaining UQ's HSW management system.
- Facilitating risk management processes and conducting risk assessments.
- Developing and delivering health, safety, and wellness programs.
- Monitoring health, safety, and wellness performance and providing advice.
- Conducting incident investigations and supporting preventative measures.
- Engaging with regulators and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managing chemical inventories, biosafety, and providing safety advice for procurement and equipment design.
Please contact us via talent@uq.edu.au if you wish to receive the full position description.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- UQ Study for Staff.
- On campus childcare options.
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day).
- Salary packaging options.
About You
Postgraduate qualifications in either occupational health and safety, chemical engineering, chemistry, science or related field and extensive relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of relevant education/training and professional experience.
Thorough understanding of the principles and legislation related to work health and safety, and a demonstrated capacity to design and implement policy or procedures regarding legislation, standards and codes (e.g. Biosecurity Act, the Drugs and Poisons Regulation, and relevant Codes of Practice and Australian/NZ Standards).
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to influence teams in a constructive, outcomes-focused manner, and to work collaboratively with management, peers, team members and client groups in the promotion of positive HSW culture and good laboratory practice.
Demonstrated achievement of personal involvement in driving significant positive health, safety and wellness related outcomes across an organisation.
Significant experience in work health and safety, and wellness management practices and programs in a university or large government setting.
Substantial experience of workplace health and safety-related practices relevant to the risk types found at the School of Chemical Engineering.
Experience in the use of a wide range of computer applications in a networked environment.
RPEQ registration, or being prepared to register, would be highly regarded.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including: right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, etc.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Melanie Gunn via sm@chemeng.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
- Resume.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close on Monday, 2 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41884).