Health, Safety and Environment Partner

$93,106 to $101,847
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Partner to join Health, Safety and Environment, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Partner is responsible for supporting all operational HSE functions and programs for specific organisational areas within the QUT community, relating to the implementation of work health and safety and environment legislation, policy, systems and programs. The HSE Partner provides guidance, quality advice, and technical and project support on a range of HSE matters. This includes first aid, training, plant, electrical, and other risk management and compliance requirements. In addition the position provides operational support, coaching and guidance to allocated local areas. This position reports to the Senior HSE Partner for supervision, workload management and for Performance Planning and Review (PPR). It is required to liaise at all organisational levels within the Faculty, including with staff and students, and work collaboratively with other service areas such as Facilities Management. In addition, the role will consult and network with specialist staff within DHSE, members of the QUT HSE Network, and external stakeholders.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Administrative Division**
Administrative Division supports the governance and operations of the University, including planning and quality, facilities and services for students and staff. The Administrative Division is led by the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar.

**About Student Services and Wellbeing**
The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio of Student Services and Wellbeing delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy.

Student Services and Wellbeing consists of the following departments: Student Administration, HiQ, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE). The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit and Human Resources.

Student Services and Wellbeing aspires to be a collaborative, distinctive and innovative department that makes a real and positive difference to students, from pre-tertiary to graduation and beyond. The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university’s commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students and staff.

**About the Department**
The Department of Health, Safety and Environment (DHSE) plays a key role at QUT, driving advancement through:

- providing strategic HSE advice and direction to the QUT Faculties and Divisions;
- the adoption of university-wide systems that enable a safe and healthy working environment and ensure sustainable environmental protection; and
- collaboration with students and staff for positive health, safety and environment outcomes at QUT.

**What you need to succeed**
You will demonstrate:

- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to a degree in HSE or related discipline, plus a minimum of three years’ experience in a health and safety or environment role within a large organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in developing procedures and in conducting audits related to general HSE hazards.
- Demonstrated high level effective interpersonal, presentation and consultation skills along with an ability to manage complex, emotional, or controversial issues.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret data and produce clear reports with recommendations to senior staff.
- A record of working effectively in a team environment as well as engaging and collaborating with related service areas.