"Officer, Health and Safety Systems"

Work type: Full-time

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Administration

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $80,199 - $89,950 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As an Officer in Health and Safety Systems, you will:

• Clarify expectations and respond promptly to customer requests, queries, or complaints to ensure customer needs are met to agreed standards and timelines and seek to understand the audience by increasing knowledge of a diverse range of communication needs.
• Presents information in a clear and structured way and communicates concisely by focusing on key messages and checks that messages delivered are understood and tailor communication style and message according to audience needs
• Actively seek to maintain positive relationship and support team members in times of pressure and change and build productive relationships with a diverse range of existing stakeholders and actively seek to maintain positive relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for meeting goals and objectives and for contributing to an inclusive team environment and take an organised and methodical approach to work, regularly plan time (workday / week / month) according to workload and track progress of work tasks.
• Engage in process improvement activities and adopts new ideas, approaches and changes to work practices and deliver effective and efficient outcomes and outputs against team and operational goals                                                                                                                                                                                 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

Here's how to apply: 

Please use the ‘apply now’ button to submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for the role.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Claire Heazlewood, Manager, Health and Safety Systems and Engagement via claire.heazlewood@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Officer Health and Safety Systems HEW 5 PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 1st September 2024 at 11.55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 19 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 01 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time