Position Number: 0064810 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department: Business Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio Salary: UOM 8 – $119,752 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role The Senior Health & Safety Business Partner champions a proactive and compliant health and safety culture. This role provides expert guidance, ensuring effective risk management and regulatory compliance across the University. The incumbent will collaborate with leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance health and safety across all levels.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we are looking for We seek a highly motivated Health and Safety professional with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and proven experience in developing and implementing robust management systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively, and ideally have experience working within a complex organisation. Knowledge of self-insurance requirements and experience with high-risk environments are highly desirable.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to 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 – Business Services Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.
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. For more information check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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Advertised: 09 Jan 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time