The University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne (UoM), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853, over 160 years ago.
It is known internationally as...Job no: 0059635
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a.
plus 17% super
About the Role The Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Manager will play an impactful, purpose-driven role, leading a team of HSW advisors and driving health, safety and wellbeing activities across the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).
Working collaboratively with other FEIT teams and leaders, this position supports the alignment of the Faculty's Health, Safety and Wellbeing activities by developing appropriate solutions to a number of health, safety and wellbeing concerns.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead, develop and coach a high functioning HSW team.
Strategic oversight and reporting on FEIT compliance with regard to Health Safety & Wellbeing.
Delivery of regular business intelligence reporting to Faculty Executive and Leaders.
Work across all Departments and Schools within the Faculty, to drive a pragmatic, collaborative, best practice approach to Health Safety and Wellbeing.
A consistent one Faculty approach.
Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate is one with proven experience in developing, managing, and monitoring health, safety, and wellbeing programs.
They will possess a deep understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices, coupled with excellent leadership skills to motivate and mentor a team.
The role requires a strong client-centred approach to build partnerships and implement sustainable improvements in health and safety operations.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, alongside the ability to prioritise issues and create innovative solutions for operational improvement and risk mitigation, are essential.
You will also have:
A degree in occupational health and safety, or a related field Excellent communication skills including the ability to work as part of a team to identify and understand challenges, then influence outcomes which drive a strong HSW culture.
Assist the clients to effectively manage OHS risk and comply with relevant legislation through advice, coaching and where applicable, direct assistance/implementation.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.
In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position .
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years.
We are a multidisciplinary Faculty organised into three key Schools; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI).
FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.
What We Offer You!
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.
Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.
Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
Join Us!
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) Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.
However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
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