Health and Safety Officer

**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing

**Department**:Business Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

**Salary**:UOM 5 - $8 5, 238 - $9 7, 906 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Ensure compliance with OH&S policies and develop tailored safety procedures for the department.**
- **Opportunity to shape safety culture within a**University**environment**, balancing compliance with innovation and collaboration.**
- **Brilliant benefits and a fantastic on-site work environment**

**About the Role**

This exciting role champions a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with University OH&S policies and developing tailored procedures for your department. You will provide expert guidance to staff and collaborate closely with stakeholders to integrate safety into all aspects of the University environment. This dynamic position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external partners to achieve the highest safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk assessments and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and University policies.
- Providing high-quality health and safety services to departments, including monitoring service requests, supporting program implementation, and conducting regular program evaluations.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of health and safety programs by participating in projects, audits, and initiatives, and by analysing data to identify areas for enhancement.

**Who we are looking for**

You will also have:

- The appointee will have a minimum of Certificate 4 in Health and Safety, and/or substantial relevant experience in related field.
- Developed organisational skills and capability for multi-tasking and prioritisation, problem solving and effective time management.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your new team - Business Services**

Business Services provides a full range of class leading services to all operating entities of the University and comprises thirteen teams supporting the University community.

**What we offer you**

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses.

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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

**Please note that you**are**not required **to**respond to the selection criteria in the.**

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the.

**Applications close**:29th July 202 5 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST)
**PD JR-002187 Health and Safety Officer.pdf