Ohs Advisor

**Job no**: 0045832
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full time; Continuing
**Faculty**: Faculty of Science
**Salary**: UOM 6 - $89,182 - $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About the Faculty of Science**
Science at the University of Melbourne is among the most highly ranked Faculties of Science in Australia. Science is defined by its research excellence in the physical and life sciences and is at the forefront of research addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

We have over 150 years of experience in pioneering scientific thinking and analysis, leading to outstanding teaching and learning and offer a curriculum based on highly relevant research, which empowers our STEM students and graduates to understand and address complexities that impact real world issues and the challenges of tomorrow.

**About the Role**
The OHS Advisor (Chemicals and Radiation) provides high quality advice, guidance and services relating to chemicals, radiation, hazardous waste and scheduled poisons across the Faculty.

This includes providing advice and coordinating use of the University’s online chemical management platform (ChemWatch) to manage chemical inventories. The role also requires use of the University’s online risk management system to manage risk registers, risk assessments, incident reports and investigations, and work area inspections pertaining to chemicals and radiation.

The position works collegially within a team which provides a diverse range of occupational health and safety services across the Faculty of Science.

Responsibilities include:

- Liaise with key stake holders to review, develop, implement and oversee a unified approach to safe chemical and radiation processes across the Faculty by analysing current systems, identifying key requirements for both research and teaching, and implementing consistent best-practice
- Provide policy advice, expertise and oversight relating the chemicals and radiation along with relevant aspects of risk management, emergency preparedness, work area inspections, purchasing, handling, PPE, storage, and disposal. Chemicals used by the Faculty include scheduled poisons, dangerous goods, compressed gases, hazardous substances, hazardous waste, general lab chemicals, and other classifications (collectively referred to as chemicals). Radiation includes open radioactive sources and equipment capable of generating ionising and non-ionising radiation
- Work with Faculty OHS team to prepare for and present evidence relating to chemicals and radiation at OHS audits
- Develop and maintain records, resources and procedures relating to chemicals and radiation

**About You**
You will have awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy, and information handling and display excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work as a member of a team supporting research and teaching. You will possess high-level computer literacy and experience using online resources such as Microsoft 365 including Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Word and have experience working in a chemical and/or biological setting such as a research or teaching laboratory.

You will also have:

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
- Knowledge of OHS and environmental Acts, Legislation, Regulations and Codes in Victoria and relevant Australian Standards, particularly relating to chemicals and radiation
- Experience working with and handling chemicals, hazardous waste, radiation and knowledge of scientific methodology and equipment
- OHS specific training and/or substantial experience in chemical management, radiation safety and incident investigations

Applicants must hold valid work rights as visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and w