Address- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 9 $127,682 - $135,330 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) is Australia’s largest materials research institute – linking world-class materials science research with industry to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing business and society.
At IFM, more than 300 researchers work with 130 industry partners on developing materials solutions across recycling and circular economy, energy, manufacturing, mining, defence and health.
IFM manages a diverse suite of world-class research facilities across Deakin’s Waurn Ponds and Burwood campuses. This includes IFM’s expansive collection of analysis and characterisation technology and equipment, and its pilot-scale facilities; the Battery Research and Innovation Hub – Australia’s largest dedicated battery research facility for battery design, fabrication and testing, Carbon Nexus – the world’s largest open-access carbon fibre research and manufacturing centre, and the Future Fibres Facility – home to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most advanced fibre research group.
The Job
The Manager, Safety and Safety Systems is responsible for the development and leadership of Safety and Safety Systems and driving a compliance based culture for the management of the Institute of Frontier Materials (IFM) and Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI) in occupational health and Safety (OHS) standards set by external governmental organisations including Work Safe, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Biosecurity)
As a Manager, Safety and Safety Systems, you will:
- Lead and drive a safety culture and systems that ensure the Institutes are compliant in all aspects of OHS, provide specialist advice in relation to OHS matters and provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of OHS systems, programs and initiatives with a core focus on compliance
- Build and inspire a culture of integrity, accountability and inclusive practice across Deakin to ensure alignment of all functional and operational business plans to Deakin’s strategic plan
- Understand environmental trends and integrate this knowledge into dynamic strategies focused on value, quality, people, efficiency and investment to deliver goals and identify new opportunities and best practices and systems in health and Safety and to implement changes in line with legislative requirements and best practice
- Develop and implement policy, systems and procedures that deliver a consistent approach to the management of OHS within IFM & IISRI including induction and training of staff and students involved in research programs, hazardous materials, dangerous goods and their management and monitoring
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in OHS, biological sciences, chemistry or engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in OHS
- Extensive experience of OHS implementation and leadership in diverse teaching and research laboratory environments and / or equivalent experience in industry for the management of OHS practices, management of chemical, radiation and / or biological hazards
- Expert knowledge and understanding of OHS practices and ability to interpret and apply in a practical manner complex legislation and regulations
- You will have demonstrated skills in managing change within organisations
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Michelle Gait (General Manager, GTP) at michelle.gait@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Manager Safety and Safety Systems (548214).pdf
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 13th of January.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
