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SalarySalary: UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. (Pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Deliver the Faculty's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing strategy by providing expertise and partnering with leaders to develop effective solutions.
- Champion HSW initiatives with a focus on proactive communication, mentoring, and relationship building.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and Wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
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.
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.
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 page!About the University of Melbourne
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If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
