Environmental, Health

Role Type: CasualSalary: $38.41 - $39.19 per hourOur mission is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our researchers by focusing our efforts in three important areas: providing more time for research; improving research resources and services; and delivering an excellent research environment
The opportunity:
As the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Support, you will provide administrative support to the EHS team maintaining key systems and programs.About your new team: The EHS team is responsible for providing effective direction, solutions, guidance and support for all at MCRI to achieve positive Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Sustainability outcomes.
EHS acts as the primary contact for a number of regulatory requirements.
The team acts as a liaison with external stakeholders such as regulatory authorities, suppliers, MCRI/VCGS collaborators on EHS matters.
The team supports an MCRI network of individuals supporting EHS initiatives (i.e. HSRs, Zone Wardens etc.) and Committees (WHS, Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing).
The team co-ordinates the Health & Wellbeing program and works collaboratively with other stakeholders.
Your responsibilities include: Coordinate uploads of safety data sheets to the ChemWatch chemical management software
Approve staff requests to join the Fitness Passport program
Review upcoming travellers and provide reminders to download the International SOS Assistance App
Coordinate maintenance and purchasing of spill kits and supplies
Maintain the list of first aiders in the EHS software platform and EHS noticeboards What we need from you: Strong proficiency working with databases and software platforms
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams)
Advanced written and oral communication and presentation skills
High degree of attention to detail and accuracy in communications and reporting
Strong teamwork skills; a true collaborator For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the
Who we are
Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health.
Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures.
We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health.
Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm.
Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
Join Us
If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting: Your resume
A cover letter addressing the selection criteria Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace.
We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings.
Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
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Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.No recruitment agencies please.Applications close: 12 September AUS Eastern Daylight time #LI-DNI