Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant

2 months ago


Melbourne, 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.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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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**

**Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes**
- We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant._



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