Australian University Jobs

• 07 Jun 2024 - 24 Jun 2024
• Advertised: 07 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
• Applications close: 24 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

• Support the Senior Safety Manager, Estate Management in delivering objectives aligned to the Safety Plan for Estate Management.
• Collaborate with all Estate Management teams to ensure safety responsibilities are being met including design, construction and maintenance activities.
• Manage incident reporting and corrective action resolution within agreed timeframe using UNSW systems.
• Coordinate incident investigations in conjunction with the Senior Safety Manager, supervisors, health and safety representatives, safety committee members and contractors where applicable.
• Identify and analyse health and safety incident trends and facilitate strategies to prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage the role out of safety programs in Estate Management as outlined in the UNSW Safety Plan.
• Conduct audits and regular inspections of contractors and UNSW infrastructure, using UNSW systems and processes.
• Ensure contractor safety systems meet UNSW standards.
• Deliver inductions, training and presentations related to health and safety to staff and contractors as required.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of UNSW’s Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Extensive experience in a Workplace Health & Safety role (or similar) is required coupled with demonstrated work experience as a safety professional in complex organisations.
• Previous knowledge of the construction industry is desirable.
• Experience in managing incident reports including incident investigation skills and the ability to work with teams to improve systems, processes and share lessons learnt with a focus on enhancing a proactive safety culture.
• Previous knowledge or training in the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 will be highly regarded.
• Understand and comply with legislation, develop and review policies and procedures in relation to contractor management.

• 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).

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Further details can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/
• Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.

• 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.

• 27-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

• Drive project delivery and operations across the Wellbeing Health and Safety Strategy
• Deliver on large complex project styled work whilst effectively managing conflicting deadlines
• Oversee the health safety and wellbeing governance framework and maintaining a robust governance structure
• Conceptualise, develop, review and update health safety and wellbeing policies and procedures
• Collaborate and communicate with a broad range of diverse stakeholders including students, academics and deep subject matter experts
• Manage a small team to successfully deliver results in a timely manner

• Experience working in and managing complex work environments
• Sound understanding of legislative compliance and effective governance systems
• Proven ability to collaborate with a diverse range of working styles and personalities
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and ability to delegate effectively
• Experience in developing and writing policies

• Permanent full-time role
• Salary range from $125,767 - $134,749 plus 17% superannuation
• Employee benefits such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging
• Family-friendly working environment

• Job no: HRC0007129
• Full-time permanent role
• Based in Newcastle, NSW
• Drive positive change by implementing policies and frameworks to ensure everyone’s safety
• University of Newcastle's Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving communities
• Bronze Award under the Athena Swan Charter
• Position offered as a HEW 9 permanent position
• For Australian residents or valid work permit holders only

• 17-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Opening date: 29-04-2024
• Closing date: not available

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Dates

• Opening date: not available
• Closing date: 04-Aug-2024

Responsibilities

• Leading the workplace relations function at Swinburne University
• Overseeing workplace governance and policy
• Developing and implementing industrial and workplace relations strategies, policies, processes, and systems
• Providing strategic advice and support to university stakeholders on complex and confidential matters
• Leading a team of workplace relations consultants
• Influencing and driving high-quality outcomes for the University

Requirements

• Significant workplace relations and governance capability
• Understanding of employment law, enterprise bargaining processes, awards, and agreements
• Experience in leading and managing teams of senior HR professionals
• Experience in leading change management, advising on complex performance and grievance management
• Strategic human resource leadership
• Delivering on strategic objectives and driving initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of the Australian industrial relations framework
• Development, interpretation and application of human resources policies and procedures
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent and extensive professional experience in employee and industrial relations functions

Benefits

• Attractive Salary + super
• Flexible/ hybrid options available
• 5-year fixed term contract
• Full-time position
• Vibrant Hawthorn campus

Notes

• 5-year fixed term contract
• Full-time position
• Hawthorn campus
• Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children Check
• Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds
• Encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Encourages applications from international graduates
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