Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

As the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Consultant you will provide timely delivery and specialist advice and support to managers and staff within the University across a broad range of Health, Safety & Wellbeing issues.


This position will also work closely with the Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing and partner with varied internal and external stakeholders to identify, develop, implement and/or improve Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies, systems and programs to meet strategic risk management objectives.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated health & Safety professional who is seeking to utilise their discretion and initiative to ensure positive and effective working relationships with staff across the university.


About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

  • An in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of HSW legislation, compliance codes and strategies for their successful deployment across the University.
  • Proven capacity to consult effectively on workplace risk assessments and development of practical resolution strategies.
  • Proven organisational skills with the ability to balance competing demands, prioritise effectively and work to deadlines.
  • Proven ability to provide concise and practical advice to line mangers on HSW issues.
  • Ability to develop HSW procedures and undertake associated training delivery.

Qualifications
A degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline along with subsequent relevant experience.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

  • Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
  • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
  • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
  • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Applications Close:
Sunday 28th January 2024 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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