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Associate Director - Health, Safety and Wellness Governance Strategy

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jun 4, 2018

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities, and ranks among the world’s top universities according to several key independent rankings. More than 52,000 current students – including the majority of Queensland’s highest academic achievers and international students from 141 countries – currently study across UQ’s three campuses in South East Queensland. With a strong focus on teaching excellence, UQ has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university, and UQ’s six faculties, eight globally recognised research institutes and 100+ research centres attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 1500 researchers who champion research excellence and continue UQ’s tradition of research leadership. This is reflected in UQ being awarded more Australian Research Council funding ($25.8 million) for fellowships and awards commencing in 2017 than any other Australian university.

The Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) Division is a central organisational unit of the University, and works closely with a network of work health and safety managers and coordinators across the Faculties, Schools and Institutes of the University. The HSW Division is positioned within the Chief Operating Officer portfolio.

The broad teams within the HSW Division are:

  • HSW Governance and Strategy
  • Professional Services
  • UQ Wellness
  • Work Injury Management

Staff of the HSW Division function within a multidisciplinary team environment. Staff within the HSW Division include generalist OHS practitioners, biosafety advisors, ergonomists, an occupational health nurse, diving and boating advisor, radiation safety specialist, workers’ compensation specialists and administrative support staff. The UQ Wellness program also operates from the HSW Division. 

The Associate Director Health, Safety and Wellness Governance and Strategy will lead a team to develop the strategic direction of health, safety and wellness at the University of Queensland in conjunction with relevant parties. Additionally, the Associate Director will devise, implement and monitor the HSW governance arrangements, policies and systems for the University. The position will also support the Director in leading the HSW function at UQ, working closely with the UQ HSW network and UQ management, and driving the UQ Health, Safety and Wellness Strategy 2017-2021.

 

Position Description

Download File AD-HealthSafetyWellness.pdf

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact:

Mr Jim Carmichael, Director Health, Safety and Wellness on (07) 3365 2563 or j.carmichael@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below by Monday, 4 June 2018. All applicants must supply the following documents/ information:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Statement addressing the selection criteria

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