Manager, Safety And Safety Systems

• 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.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
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
• Extensive experience in risk assessment and safe design of science laboratories, science containment areas and materials storage areas
• Experience in providing OHS consultancy services in a complex and varied organisation and applying persuasive communication and influencing skills to achieve outcomes
• Proven ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels, and the organisational skills to ensure the delivery of complex programs and services on time and on budget
• 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
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Sunday 7th 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.