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Closing: 14-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 07-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of health and safety projects, ensuring timelines and objectives are met effectively.
- Provide administrative assistance to the health and safety team, including managing documentation and tracking project progress.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety records, including project documentation, compliance data, and relevant reports, while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Develop and disseminate communication materials to promote health and safety programs, foster safety awareness, and engage stakeholders effectively.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating occupational health monitoring programs in a large organisation.
- Skilled in project planning, deadline management, and effective communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with stakeholders and working collaboratively within a team.
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training per the current Enterprise Agreement classifications.
- Previous experience working in Health and Safety within a large and complex organisation is required.
- Previous experience coordinating occupational health monitoring programs is desired.
- Must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff.
- Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Health & Safety Advisor
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Primarily Kensington, with occasional visits to Manly Vale and Randwick – Sydney, Australia
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Closing: 10-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 18-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Nov-2024
Location
- Primarily Kensington, with occasional visits to Manly Vale and Randwick – Sydney, Australia
Salary
- Salary, Level 6/7: $100,354 to $119,132 per annum + 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Implement health, safety, and environment management systems for the Faculty’s Schools.
- Ensure compliance with UNSW’s health and safety standards.
- Cultivate a positive health and safety culture within the Schools.
- Provide practical solutions to minimize risks and prevent workplace injuries.
- Collaborate with Laboratory Managers and Technical Officers.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and safety and/or Engineering/Science/Medical discipline.
- Extensive relevant experience or equivalent competency in health and safety management systems.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, Australian Standards, and Codes of Practice.
- Ability to research, advise on, and resolve health and safety technical issues.
- Advanced IT skills for administering electronic health, safety, and environment software systems.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and training delivery.
- Ability to consult, influence, and build strong relationships for compliance in health, safety, and environment.
Benefits
- 17% superannuation on top of salary.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and talented community at UNSW.
Notes
- Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington.
- Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Closing: 24-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 14-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Oct-2024
Location
- Melbourne (Bundoora), Australia
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, independent legal advice on a broad range of issues, with a focus on administrative law, governance, and compliance.
- Support the implementation of regulatory and legislative compliance programs.
- Represent the University in legal negotiations and litigation when necessary.
- Lead and deliver legal training, publications, and other resources to promote compliance awareness.
- Work closely with senior management and internal divisions on complex legal matters affecting the University.
- Stay informed of evolving legal risks and regulatory changes, ensuring that La Trobe University remains compliant and proactive in its legal obligations.
Requirements
- At least 3+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in administrative law, governance, or general regulatory compliance.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovative and strategic solutions.
- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and influencing senior leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to negotiate, motivate, and build relationships.
- A degree in law and a current practising certificate (or the right to hold one under the Victorian Legal Profession Act 2004).
Benefits
- Develop your career at an innovative global university where you can make an impact.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with exceptional people, partners, and communities to transform lives and drive real change.
Notes
- Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
- All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Closing: 15-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 15-Nov-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement projects to improve workplace health, safety, and wellness, while advising stakeholders on best practices and compliance with legislation.
- Identify and manage risks, conduct incident investigations, and provide reports to senior management on internal trends and relevant external events.
- Develop and deliver WHS professional development and training, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements.
- Collaborate with teams to foster a positive safety culture, support safety leadership, and provide consistent HSW advice across the P&F division.
Requirements
- A qualification in occupational health and safety or similar with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience working in a construction environment, or experience managing health and safety in relation to high-risk construction activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles and legislation related to Workplace Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and Electrical Safety Acts and Regulations, and experience in applying the requirements and responsibilities in a construction, infrastructure, or facilities management setting.
- Demonstrated skills in interpreting policies, implementing procedures, and developing local guidelines for a large, complex organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse range of people both within and external to the University.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to negotiate and influence others in a constructive, outcomes-focused manner particularly with the promotion of positive HSW culture and good laboratory practice.
- Experience managing health and safety relating to other facets of service and/ facilities, such as traffic/ transport, maintenance, logistics/ goods handling, site security, grounds maintenance, electrical work, emergency response is desirable.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, 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
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia etc.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
- Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as UQ reserves the right to close this application process early.
Closing: 06-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 25-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Nov-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Responsibilities
- Drive the implementation of the Health, Safety and Wellness Strategy 2022-2026 throughout the Institute.
- Promote the highest practicable standard of occupational health, safety and wellness.
- Support and encourage a positive OHS culture and facilitate compliance with legislation and national standards.
- Provide advice and support in health, safety and wellness and facility matters to the Institute Management team.
- Liaise closely with the central UQ Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) Division.
- Provide strategic direction and support to Institute leaders.
- Co-ordinate and implement the University OHS Management system consistently within your area of responsibility.
- Identify and lead innovative projects designed to continually improve workplace health, safety and wellness and facilities across the Institute and the University.
Requirements
- Post-graduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in occupational health and safety, science, biochemistry, health, psychology, engineering or similar, and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise managing OHS in a similar, multiple site setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education / training.
- Thorough understanding of the principles and legislation related to work health and safety, and a demonstrated capacity to design and implement policy or procedures with regard to legislation, Standards and Codes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to create a positive safety culture across QAAFI.
- Ability to influence teams in a constructive, outcomes-focused manner, and to work collaboratively with management, peers, team members and client groups.
- Demonstrated achievement of personal involvement in driving significant positive health, safety and wellness-related outcomes across an organisation.
- Experience with the engagement of a range of regulators (e.g. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Electrical Safety Office, Queensland Radiation Safety, Office of Gene Technology Regulator, Queensland Public Health, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (Biosecurity)).
- Current drivers licence.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements
- 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
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Health & Safety Advisor
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Primarily Kensington, with occasional visits to Manly Vale and Randwick – Sydney, Australia
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Closing: 10-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 18-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Nov-2024
Location
- Primarily Kensington, with occasional visits to Manly Vale and Randwick – Sydney, Australia
Salary
- Salary, Level 6/7: $100,354 to $119,132 per annum + 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Implement health, safety, and environment management systems for the Faculty’s Schools.
- Ensure compliance with UNSW’s health and safety standards.
- Cultivate a positive health and safety culture within the Schools.
- Provide practical solutions to minimize risks and prevent workplace injuries.
- Collaborate with Laboratory Managers and Technical Officers.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and safety and/or Engineering/Science/Medical discipline.
- Extensive relevant experience or equivalent competency in health and safety management systems.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, Australian Standards, and Codes of Practice.
- Ability to research, advise on, and resolve health and safety technical issues.
- Advanced IT skills for administering electronic health, safety, and environment software systems.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and training delivery.
- Ability to consult, influence, and build strong relationships for compliance in health, safety, and environment.
- Commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values.
Benefits
- 17% superannuation on top of salary.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and talented community.
- Career development opportunities within a leading research Faculty.
Notes
- Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington.
- Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Closing: 17-Jun-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- 17-Jun-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Providing project and administrative support to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) team
- Tracking and reporting achievements and milestones during the safety modernisation program
- Contributing to the evolution of Swinburne's safety culture
- Monitoring and analyzing data to support the team's objectives
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in supporting Health, Safety & Wellbeing and project management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in process mapping and knowledge of lean/six sigma methodology
- Advanced technical skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio
- Experience and skills in web content management and HS&W system administration
Benefits
- Full-time ongoing position
- Opportunity to work at a world-ranked University known for innovation and industry engagement
- Be part of building resilient systems and processes across People & Culture
Notes
- Experience in supporting Health, Safety & Wellbeing and project management in a dynamic, complex, and fast-paced environment
- Qualifications: Extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening date: 29-04-2024
- Closing date: not available
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of all laboratories and other waste generating facilities on campus.
- Identify containment, segregation, storage, and labeling issues and implement corrective action (i.e., trays, complete labels).
- Maintain an inspection program for all Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA) and Main Accumulation Area (MAA) on campus.
- Post emergency response information and NFPA signage at appropriate areas.
- Inspect and place spill response equipment in each SAA and MAA.
- Classify routine hazardous waste streams (i.e., oil, organic solvents) for profiling.
- Establish and oversee management of universal waste, electronic waste and associated waste storage areas and shipments.
- Keep universal waste management plan current with most recent State regulations.
- Develop and conduct Universal Waste training for personnel involved in handling universal waste materials.
- Maintain inspection program for Universal Waste Storage Areas.
- Manage contract for the transport and disposal of biomedical waste from University facilities.
- Develop and conduct training for UNE employees for the proper packaging, handling and emergency protocols for biomedical waste.
- Perform annual review and update, if necessary, of the UNE Exposure Control Plan, which addresses the biomedical waste generated at the University.
- Implement a chemical purchasing and inventory program to comply with inventory requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection and the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Maintain current database of all chemicals stored, used and disposed on the Biddeford and Portland campuses.
- Administer Chemical Inventory Management Software and train new system users.
- Assist in developing hazardous waste minimization goals and objectives and take lead in implementation of them.
- Keep a record of hazardous waste generated by departments and summarize on a semi-annual basis for purposes of hazardous waste minimization planning.
- Provide assistance to hazardous waste generators in identifying ways to eliminate or reduce waste.
- Conduct training programs for employees to meet awareness of function-specific work hazards and safety training requirements.
- Manage Surplus Materials storage, re-distribution, and/or disposal including identification of most beneficial use and/or destinations.
- Manage, in conjunction with Facilities Management, the University-wide recycling program. This recycling program is expected to be continually improved upon wherever economically and logistically feasible. It currently includes office paper, cardboard, batteries, redeemable bottles and cans.
- Work with students and student organizations as well as faculty organizations to maintain and improve the University-wide recycling program in residence halls and academic spaces.
- Provide support and coordinate activities of Environmental Management System Development Committee (titled UNE School-wide Environmental Awareness System).
- Coordinate and/or chair meetings, take minutes, document progress.
- Maintain an organized system for accessing manifests, waste profiles and Land Disposal Restriction forms, certificates of recycling and other required documents.
- Complete timely annual reports for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection: Tier II reports, due annually in March, record annual hazardous waste shipments. Toxic Use Reduction Reports, due July of even years, record the amount of hazardous waste reduction the University has achieved.
- Develop quarterly or periodic audit reports as well as cost-benefit analysis, timelines, metrics reports, justification for budget items, etc.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in biological/chemical science, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired.
- Additional training regarding hazardous waste management and laboratory chemical storage is preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable in the areas of laboratory safety, safe storage of chemicals and inspection procedures.
- Must be able to lift 5 to 10 pounds in order to conduct inventories and transport chemicals.
- Must be able to provide support in various buildings on both the Biddeford and Portland campuses.
- Valid Maine driver’s license.
- Experience with relational database management and/or chemical inventory management software is preferable.
Benefits
- UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
- Position Type: Professional Staff
- Faculty Track: missing
- Employment Status: Full Time
- Months: 12
- Campus: Biddeford, ME
- Open Until Filled: Yes
- Posting Number: 2022PS0411P
- COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Campus, with frequent visits to Long Pocket and Pinjarra Hills sites
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Closing: 02-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 02-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus, with frequent visits to Long Pocket and Pinjarra Hills sites
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Notes
- 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.
Closing: 12-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 12-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $89,861 - $96,402 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Responsibilities
- Participate in planned and ad-hoc activities, including preparing individual audits and the internal HSW audit program, as well as the preparation of audit reports.
- Assist and provide support for the administration and maintenance of HSW systems, utilize software systems to perform administration and reporting tasks, and maintain HSW systems.
- Develop training resources, provide staff training, maintain online resources, coordinate the HSW Newsletter, manage systems access, and serve as Secretary to the Central Support Services HSW Committee.
- Collate data from multiple internal sources to support HSW reporting, and assist in improving efficiency and automating manual processes to reduce the reporting burden of clients.
Requirements
- A degree (preferably in Health and Safety or Auditing) with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
- Experience collating and presenting data, extracting appropriate information, and reporting it in a meaningful way for different audiences. Experience with data visualisation tools to present data in multiple ways is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing and delivering professional documents, reports, and training guides.
- Experience supporting the implementation of improvements to administrative procedures, systems, and processes.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of HSW matters.
- System administration and maintenance.
- Participating in HSW audits (or similar activity) within a university environment or other complex organisation is desirable.
- Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, 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
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check etc.
- For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Jennie Trinder, Deputy Director, Health, Safety & Wellness via j.trinder@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
- Interviews have been tentatively scheduled on 25 September 2024.
Closing: 04-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Aug-2022
- Closing Date: 4-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement innovative projects to improve workplace health, safety, and wellness
- Advise and support stakeholders on Workplace Health and Safety Act responsibilities
- Identify hazards, propose risk control measures, and comply with WHS legislation
- Coordinate HSW projects and priorities across the Faculty
- Provide leadership to First Aid Officers and lead investigations into work incidents
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety, and Wellness principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Capacity to interpret and apply legislation
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and external entities
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements
- Health and wellness discounts
- On-campus childcare options
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks
- Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential
Closing: 15-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Yesterday
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the UQ HSW internal audit program
- Facilitate and support the implementation and monitoring of the HSW workplace inspection program
- Develop and review UQ’s enterprise HSW Risk Register
- Deliver advice, monitor performance, and provide assistance to the HSW network and senior management
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in health and safety or auditing
- 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience in the management and integration of a constructive auditing system
- Experience in managing a corporate level health and safety risk management process
- Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and interpret data to produce reports
- Effective stakeholder communication and management planning
- Effective collaboration, engagement, and partnership with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements
- Health and wellness discounts
- UQ Study for Staff
- On-campus childcare options
- Cheap parking
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
- Pre-employment checks required including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 04-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Callaghan, NSW 2308
Salary
- The remuneration for this position is pro-rated from $99,655 - $112,112 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
Responsibilities
- Providing strategic WHS leadership and management oversight across the College, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Acting as the subject matter expert on WHS legislation, policies, and standards, providing advice to College leaders on safety processes.
- Leading the implementation of safety requirements for staff, students, facilities, and equipment, including SOPs, risk and hazard management, incident reporting, and audits.
- Developing and overseeing comprehensive training and induction programs for all College facilities to ensure compliance and safety best practices.
- Establishing and managing a robust review and audit program, ensuring corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Leading and managing the College WHS team, fostering a positive and proactive safety culture and ensuring high-quality WHS support for all teaching and research activities.
- Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including the College Executive, technical staff, and university-wide safety teams, to ensure WHS initiatives are aligned with broader strategic goals.
Requirements
- A degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety Legislation and experience in leading the implementation and review of these requirements within a complex operating environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and management capability including the ability to lead and inspire a team of technical and professional staff to deliver exceptional performance and outcomes.
- Advanced knowledge of best practice systems for effectively managing health and safety of users including demonstrated ability to actively engage staff and students.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an interdisciplinary way of working.
- Demonstrated capacity to act strategically, problem solve, commit to the application of quality assurance processes and cultivate change within a team, focusing on maintaining a positive culture.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents, incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Notes
- Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
- Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
- For specific position enquiries, please contact Chris Neenan, Senior Manager, Technical Services on (02) 4921 7285 or via email Chris.Neenan@newcastle.edu.au
- Closing date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11.59pm AEST
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Southbank, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Create and implement yearly Health, Safety and Management Plans and OH&S objectives for the faculty.
- Implement and monitor University OH&S policies and risk management strategies within the faculty for both staff and students.
- Establish and implement policies for managing significant risks, including off-campus activities and production and event delivery.
- Oversee health monitoring, provide advice on existing and emerging health hazards, including audiology, spirometry and psychosocial risk management and maintain accurate OH&S records.
- Report compliance with OH&S policies to senior management, review incident statistics via the University’s Enterprise Risk Management System (ERMS platform), and oversee internal and external audit processes in conjunction with Faculty senior leadership.
- Lead investigations for serious OH&S incidents, conduct specialist risk assessments, and advise on control methods.
- Develop and implement OH&S training programs, support Faculty OH&S committees including Faculty-specific training and OHS inductions for new staff and students, as well as prepare materials for presentations and meetings.
- Manage and develop a staff member, providing effective coaching, motivation and direction to enable them to achieve their goals, setting clear performance expectations and providing regular feedback.
Requirements
- A qualification in OH&S, environmental management or related qualification and extensive relevant work experience.
- Significant experience within the live performance industry, managing and implementing safety and risk management methodology and procedures specific to live performance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, Regulations and Codes in Victoria and relevant Australian standards and the ability to apply these to a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and some experience of the implementation and maintenance of auditable certified OH&S and risk management systems certified to AS4801.
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination and implementation of OH&S within the context of training programs, productions and performances to support emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity and physical safety for students, staff and creative practitioners.
Benefits
- Competitive package
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Exceptional benefits for staff
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Discounts on graduate courses.
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Closing: 26-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 14-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement innovative projects with the HSW and Facilities Manager and School Manager to create operational efficiencies and improve workplace health, safety, and wellness.
- Advise and support School and Faculty stakeholders on Workplace Health and Safety Act responsibilities and best practices, including developing WHS Management Plans; assist in WHS report writing, data analysis, and corrective actions.
- Identify hazards, propose/implement risk control measures and management strategies, advise on risk assessment requirements for laboratories and research projects, participate in OH&S committees and comply with Queensland WHS legislation and University procedures.
- Coordinate HSW projects and priorities across the Faculty to ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to UQ Policies and Procedures; act as WHSC for the Faculty office, conducting inspections, training, and supporting HSW management plans and risk assessments.
- Provide leadership to First Aid Officers in the Faculty of EAIT, ensuring up-to-date training, adherence to policies, and maintenance of first aid kits; lead investigations into serious work injuries, incidents, and near misses, identifying corrective actions and resource needs.
- Coordinate workplace inspections and audits, develop and maintain effective communication systems for safety issues within the Faculty and identify and monitor compliance with mandatory training requirements across the Faculty.
- Provide support and assistance to the Facilities Coordinator and Facilities Team when required.
Requirements
- Hold a related bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ relevant experience, or possess extensive relevant experience and management expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training, along with a formal qualification in health and safety or related discipline.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness principles and practices, including risk assessment, and their application in diverse university environments, with familiarity with relevant regulatory bodies and a range of hazards and risks (e.g., hazardous chemicals, equipment, manual handling, occupational hygiene, and psychosocial risks).
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills for effective communication with various individuals and agencies, and for promoting Workplace Health and Safety culture and training; high level computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and internet software, with experience in the University’s in-house systems or the ability to learn their use.
- Show capacity to interpret and apply current legislation to work situations, lead teams in developing policies and procedures, use judgment, act independently, and take initiative within established frameworks and guidelines; demonstrate empathy and leadership in acute situations.
- Ability to work cooperatively with Faculty staff, University members, and external entities; current First Aid training or willingness to undertake it is well-regarded; extensive experience in a University or large organization and familiarity with University’s WHS policies is desirable.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, 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
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
Closing: 18-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 18-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and coach a high functioning HSW team.
- Strategic oversight and reporting on FEIT compliance with regard to Health Safety & Wellbeing.
- Delivery of regular business intelligence reporting to Faculty Executive and Leaders.
- Work across all Departments and Schools within the Faculty, to drive a pragmatic, collaborative, best practice approach to Health Safety and Wellbeing.
Requirements
- Proven experience in developing, managing, and monitoring health, safety, and wellbeing programs.
- Deep understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Excellent leadership skills to motivate and mentor a team.
- Strong client-centred approach to build partnerships and implement sustainable improvements in health and safety operations.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritise issues and create innovative solutions for operational improvement and risk mitigation.
- A degree in occupational health and safety, or a related field.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Closing: 10-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Attractive competitive salary package
Responsibilities
- Lead a proactive, contemporary approach to health and safety at UNSW.
- Provide strategic, consultative, and operational leadership to optimize safety culture.
- Review and enhance the safety management system.
- Ensure implementation of UNSW Health & Safety Strategy.
- Shape the design and implementation of the UNSW safety strategy.
- Manage workers compensation effectively.
Requirements
- Proven track record in stakeholder management in the Health and Safety sphere.
- Experience in embedding robust safety frameworks into organizational culture.
- Demonstrable experience from concept to consultation in health and safety.
- Ability to coach and build leadership within the safety team.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Health & Safety Partner
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
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Closing: 06-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Salary
- Level 8 $123,044 - $138,637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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).
Notes
- 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.
Closing: 20-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 20-Oct-2024
Location
- Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Support ongoing research projects by conducting tasks such as data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and project administrative duties.
- Contribute to advancing knowledge in health literacy, co-design, and health equity.
- Participate in various research activities and training programs.
- Continuously develop expertise in scholarly research and professional practices.
Requirements
- Experience in statistical/quantitative analysis using software packages such as SPSS, STATA or R.
- Experience in conducting qualitative research, analysis, and use of software programs such as NVivo.
- Experience in psychometric research.
- A passion for public health and to improve health and equity among communities that experience inequities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Bachelor of Public Health or Bachelor of Psychology or related undergraduate degree (preferably a Masters for Research Assistant).
- PhD in Public Health or related area (for Research Fellow).
Benefits
- Flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
- Candidates will only be contacted at the end of the advertising period.
Closing: 04-Nov-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 04-Nov-2024
Location
- Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
Salary
- Stipend of $33,500 per annum
Responsibilities
- Join a team at the cutting-edge of public health research.
- Generate transformative research initiatives that enhance health and equity.
- Evaluate the first 10 years of the implementation of the Ophelia process.
- Conduct systematic reviews of validity evidence of health literacy development questionnaires.
- Explore new ways for national governments to express the use and usefulness of health literacy measurements.
- Understand and operationalise co-design of public health interventions to improve health equity.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree honours and/or a research master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS or equivalent with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score below 6.0.
- Skills and willingness to undertake evaluation and experimental research.
- Proficiency in data analysis techniques using qualitative software (e.g., NVivo) and/or statistical programs (e.g., R, Stata).
- Strong social and adaptive communication skills.
Benefits
- Fully funded 3-year PhD scholarships.
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
- For more information, contact Richard Osborne at globalhealthandequity@swin.edu.au.