EHS Specialist

Immediate start available
Attractive Salary $101,908 - $110,314 per annum (pro rata) + Super
Ongoing part time (4 days per week) opportunity with Australia’s largest child health research institute

Summary

Are you an EHS specialist looking for a new role to make an impact? The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Vision at Murdoch Children’s is Safe.Healthy.Well.Everyone.Everywhere. Excellence. The Environment, Health and Safety team serves as a locus for the anticipation of, and leadership around, environmental health, safety and wellbeing drivers and risks, and facilitates the development and deployment of appropriate and timely programs, mitigation strategies and response measures. Read below to explore this opportunity further.

What’s in it for you?

Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Unrivalled opportunity to join a reputable organisation
Ongoing career development and training
Immediate start available
Wonderful onsite facilities available - gym, childcare, cafes, hotel, shops, and bar

**The opportunity**:
The EHS team at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute acts as the primary contact for a number of regulatory requirements. We liaise with external stakeholders such as regulatory authorities, suppliers, MCRI/VCGS collaborators on EHS matters. The EHS team supports the MCRI network of individuals supporting EHS initiatives (i.e. HSRs, Zone Wardens etc.) and Committees (WHS, Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing). Additionally, we co-ordinate the Health & Wellbeing program and work collaboratively with other stakeholders.

As the EHS Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for providing generalist environmental, health, safety, and COVID-19 response support. You will find you are involved in EHS across the whole of MCRI and VCGS (including clinical areas, fieldwork, laboratories and office). You will have primary responsibility for emergency management planning; COVID-19 case management; and fieldwork safety. You will also become involved in other projects related to improving EHS at MCRI and VCGS.

**Your responsibilities include**:
Emergency management planning
Acting as the primary contact for fieldwork safety
Liasing with key stakeholders to assist with the development of key modules in the risk management software platform
COVID-19 case management - contact tracing, risk assessment, clearance to work
Undertaking incident investigations, and the provision of recommendations aimed at preventing further occurrence
Providing authoritative and expert guidance, support and advice on a range of issues primarily affecting field, office, clinical and laboratory areas
Providing training, or contribute to training programs, as required regarding OHS issues

**About you**:
OHS qualifications or related qualifications
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams)
Strong prioritisation, research, multi-tasking, organisational and planning skills
Ability to work effectively with key stakeholders
(Desired) Background in health, medical research or academia
(Desired) COVID-19 case management / contact tracing

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

Liaising with key stakeholders to assist with the development of key modules in the risk management software platform

**Closing date**: 22 February 2023