"Health and Safety Partner (Sciences)"

• 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Nathan Campus
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Health Safety and Wellbeing - HSW
• Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

About the Opportunity

As a Health and Safety Partner for the Sciences Group, you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Provide support and assistance to the Health and Safety Manager, in embedding a sustainable, positive and effective safety culture across the University.
• Undertake audits, inspections and walk throughs with clients, and where required supported by specialists and working with clients to develop and implement solutions to identified hazards and risks.
• Conduct health and safety incident investigations identifying root cause and learnings a well as developing and implementing solutions with clients. 
• Build effective professional relationships and facilitate effective communication with clients and external stakeholders. 
• Promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including diversity and safety and exhibit good practice. 

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Safety & Health and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check. Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

What we can offer

This is a continuing opportunity based at our Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campuses.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary HEW 7, base salary range $96,669.80 - $104,732.27 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range of $113,103.66 - $122,535.58

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 
• Maximum two page current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information about this role, please contact Jamie Mills, Health and Safety Manager (Sciences) on jamie.mills@griffith.edu.au

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Friday 19th July @11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online.