Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

3 days ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role


The HSW Advisor will support the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) by implementing the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing strategy. The Advisor will partner with FEIT leaders to develop solutions, mentor staff and students on hazard identification and control strategies and provide expert HSW advice and communication. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Partner with Schools to develop appropriate solutions on a range of health, safety and wellbeing matters. Maintain, promote and drive improvement of HSW Management Systems to foster best practice and continuous improvement in HSW.  Assist in the development and delivery of proactive HSW communications, including risk assessments, safety alerts, training packages, SOPs, and guidance notes, to educate FEIT staff and students on important HSW information.  Analyse and keep records of HSW data, including statistical reports, incident investigations, regulatory licencing, and HSW Management Plans to inform individual and team based HSW initiatives. 

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, and can prioritize effectively. They work independently, flexibly, and cooperatively within a complex matrix environment, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

You will also have:

A degree in Health and Safety, or a related field.  Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety legislation and current industry standards/best practice approach to effectively manage HSW. Experience in delivering HSW advisory services with a client focus and providing accurate and timely support and advice Proven ability to work effectively within a complex matrix workplace, including the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. 

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 – Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty organised into three key Schools; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI).

The role sits within the broader Infrastructure Team, who provide a range of services to the broader Faculty made up of the following functional areas: Laboratory and Technical Services, Infrastructure Operations Services, Health Safety Wellbeing and Business Improvement, Workspace Services Cultural Collection and Assets.

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. For more information, check out our benefits page

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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.

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