Senior Health and Safety Officer

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.
Detailed Description
About the Role
The is currently recruiting for a Senior Health and Safety Officer to join the team on a continuing basis. The purpose of the Senior Health & Safety Advisor is to ensure compliance with statutory workplace Health and Safety requirements, University policies and guidelines. This will be achieved by promoting, managing and maintaining a culture of workplace Health and Safety through the provision of advice and coordination and monitoring of Health and Safety (H&S) activities.
The Senior Health & Safety Advisor will work with the Health & Safety Manager to build a sense of shared purpose and direction across the faculty by creating alignment between the faculty's H&S strategy and its' H&S culture and operations. The position will engage in high-level critical thinking and innovative problem solving to manage short, medium and long-term Health and Safety risks and opportunities. As a senior member of the team the incumbent will manage, support, facilitate and embed cultural change across the faculty to ensure excellence in the planning of safe and professional practices across operations.
The Senior Health & Safety Advisor will work collaboratively to inform, support and influence line managers to establish practical Health and Safety risk management solutions. This position will be primarily based at the UTS Tech Lab, Botany Precinct.
With examples from your previous work experience, please outline, in a separate document, how you meet the following four (4) key selection criteria points below:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated experience in managing work related risk, developing safety guidelines, conducting audits and inspections.

• Ability to translate complex legislative requirements into practical compliance solutions using a collaborative style that sustains these solutions over time.

• Well-developed interpersonal, collaboration, consultation and communication skills

Remuneration/Salary
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $132,164 to $138,457 pa (HEW 9)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a continuing basis.