Health and Safety Manager

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University of Melbourne Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and coordinate the implementation of University-wide OH&S policies, in combination with tailored procedures to meet the unique needs of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.

Key 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.

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