Principal Facilities And Safety Coordinator (Qaafi)

• Fixed term opportunity to broaden your career with UQ
• Belong to a vibrant community where your work genuinely makes an impact
• Based at our

, with travel to other sites & campuses requiredAbout UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• On campus childcare options
• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About This OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated and well organised Facilities and Safety Coordinator to support the effective and efficient operation of the QAAFI Safety and Facilities team.Reporting to the Facilities & Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating QAAFI facilities management and Safety compliance activities for buildings and sites owned or occupied by QAAFI, in collaboration with the QAAFI Facilities and Safety team, as set out by UQ, DAF and relevant legislative requirements. You will act as a primary point of contact for several QAAFI facilities, which will change on a rotational basis and/or due to operational demand.You will primarily be based at St Lucia and Long Pocket campus but the role will include travel to other Brisbane and regional UQ and DAF sites such as Dutton Park, Coopers Plains, Gatton and Warwick.Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW)Be the primary contact/advisor at QAAFI facilities in the following areas:

• Advise and support management and building occupants on their responsibilities under UQ policy and the Workplace Health & Safety Act and ensure compliance on the overall state of health and Safety for QAAFI’s facilities, including mandatory training, audits and record keeping requirements.

• Maintain compliance with conditions and procedures to support scheduled audits for OGTR, Food Safety, Biosecurity and other relevant compliance requirements. Maintain accurate records to support permits and site accreditations.
• Ensuring WHS systems are in place and observed for items including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemical safety, equipment and plant, waste disposal procedures and chemical and biological storage. Act as a First Aid Officer and oversee the maintenance of first aid supplies and specialist treatments for chemical exposure including spill kits, safety showers and eye-wash stations.
• Responsible for the management of QAAFI’s facility incident, illness & injury reporting system including actively identifying and reporting hazards and assisting Institute personnel with reporting incidents, injuries, and hazards, including ergonomics and manual handling risks. Participate in identifying trends and reporting, incident investigation, provide advice on risk controls and resolution and provide emergency advice as required.
• Manage HSW and local site inductions for new staff, visitors, undergraduate and postgraduate students. Develop and maintain common Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training in use of equipment, facilities, and PPE.
• Provide advice on maintenance of all related documentation in regards to laboratory purchasing, transport, storage, usage, inventories, and disposal, in consultation with relevant facility manager/s and in accordance with legislative requirements. Act as a Controlled Substance Officer and Drugs Officer.
• Facilitate and participate in relevant site specific and Institute HSW committee meetings, and other forums as required.
• Actively contribute to the UQ WHSC network, championing HSW initiatives and fostering a strong HSW culture at the Institute.

Facilities and Operations

• Coordinate building maintenance, minor works improvements and cleaning services, and act as the central contact point for maintenance staff and contractors, including supervision in restricted areas.
• Responsible for the coordination of space for staff and students, including regular space auditing, and local office or lab moves ensuring compliance with space guidelines.
• Responsible for the management of facility equipment (such as research, ITS, furniture equipment), including procurement, installation, maintenance, repairs, servicing and testing compliance, auditing and training. Liaise with UQ teams, such as Property and Facilities and external contractors.
• Monitor electrical safety across the facility, including the coordination of annual test and tag.
• Coordinate meeting IT infrastructure needs within facilities including network, phone, hardware and software and monitoring service standards provided by ITS against the Service Level Agreements.
• Responsible for the procurement of non-lab consumables, maintenance of safety compliance items/processes in both non-laboratory and laboratory areas, such as first aid kits and spill kits, waste disposal, storage, and decontamination procedures.
• Develop and implement waste and environment management procedures for the building, provide training and advice, and maintain associated records
• Assist with security matters including access control and key custodianship, in collaboration with UQ Property and Facilities.
• Coordinate and participate in effective 24/7 after hours support for building or equipment failures and emergencies.

Supervision/leadership

• Provide supervision and training to other Facilities and Safety Coordinators in the team, if required
• Lead specific projects or activities (e.g. upgrade of safety or facilities systems, implementation of new policies or processes, leave coverage) as required by the Facilities and Infrastructure Manager or Health, Safety and Wellness Manager.

This position will collaborate with QAAFI, UQ and DAF research and operational personnel across multiple UQ and DAF sites.OtherEnsure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

• The

. * Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and Safety (OH&S) legislation and related
developed by the University or Institute/School. * The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University
. * Requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related
developed by the University.This is a Full-time, 100% FTE Fixed-term position for up to 12 months at HEW Level 7.The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $96,649.64 - $105,244.58, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $113,080.08 - $123,136.15 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.About YouEssential

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in a related field such as agriculture, chemistry, biology with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience supporting facility operations and/or health, safety, wellness, and compliance in facilities ranging from laboratory environments (PC2 and QC2) to field based research facilities (plant and animal).Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the principles and legislation related to Workplace Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, OGTR (Office of the Gene Technology Regulator), Biosecurity, Acts and Regulations and experience in implementing these in a chemical and/or biological research facility.
• Demonstrated skills in interpreting policies, implementing procedures, and developing local guidelines for a research facility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse range of people both within and external to the University.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Accurate record keeping skills and demonstrated ability to maintain compliance systems.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others in a constructive, outcomes-focused manner particularly with the promotion of positive health, safety and wellness culture and good laboratory practice.
• A drivers licence.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in leading and / or developing a professional team
• Experience in supporting facility operations, safety and compliance in a university or large government organisation setting
• Experience in the use of a wide range of computer applications in a networked environment.
• Experience in managing infrastructure and equipment for agricultural purposes, including field work and remote settings

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Kristie Barclay –For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Other InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be , , , , or . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to .If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close 11 July 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-40113). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for July.