Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia's third oldest university with a strong reputation for preparing educated leaders and delivering research outcomes that contribute to local, national and global wellbeing.

University of Adelaide employees enjoy a range of benefits and favourable work conditions that include opportunities for career development and advancement.

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. The division's strategic responsibilities have evolved from the University of Adelaide's strategic plan, focusing on people, community, assets and infrastructure and processes.

Human Resources partners with the University to enable and support a culture of high engagement, commitment and performance. The branch provides recruitment, superannuation and promotions support and advice to the University community and manages payroll, staff records, and workforce planning. Human Resources also encompasses the Health, Safety and Wellbeing unit, with responsibility for occupational health and safety programs and training.

In this role you will be part of a team focussed on supporting, maintaining and monitoring the University’s overarching Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management Framework. You will have an opportunity to expand your experience through involvement in auditing a range of research and teaching activities across the University. You will undertake a range of compliance and support activities including supporting radiation compliance, online reporting systems, online training, and team communications (including web based information). Able to read and practically translate legislative requirements, you will assist in keeping our procedures current and easy to use.

Salary: (HEO6) $75,316 to $ 81,548 per annum.

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 17% may apply.

Term of position: This continuing position is available immediately.

Position requirements

To be successful you should have:

1. Demonstrated ability to work systemically to improve work health and safety through the development and implementation of quality systems, policies, procedures, processes and other management tools.
2. Demonstrated working knowledge of the WHS Act & Regulations.
3. Experience in developing and delivering WHS information/training.
4. Experience in auditing WHS systems and processes(desirable).
5. An understanding of the self-insurance environment and Return to Work SA Self-Insurance performance standards(desirable).
6. Sound knowledge of the Australian Higher education sector and the distinctive profile of the University of Adelaide (desirable).

Please address and upload your responses to the 'Knowledge and Experience' section of the position description within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Jane Knipe, Manager- HR HSW Audit & Compliance email: jane.knipe@adelaide.edu.au 

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Closing date: 24th November 2017

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.