"Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant"

Perth, WA

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 4 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR102847

• Continuous, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
• HEW0910 | $124k – $135k plus 17% superannuation contributions
• Periodic salary increases between Jan 2024 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 8% increase!

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Our Team

Join our dynamic Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Team at Murdoch University and play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety, injury management, and overall wellbeing. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make meaningful impact on the entire Murdoch University community, including workers (employees and contractors), students, and visitors.

Your opportunity to join us!

As our Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist, you’ll be a key contributor to our Health Safety and Wellbeing team. Your mission will be to foster a culture of safety and wellbeing across our university community. You will strategies, implement and sustain WHS programs, risk management processes, and training initiatives. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead WHS strategy and planning to ensure a safe and healthy environment,
• Manage WHS risk to mitigate potential hazards and promote safety,
• Development and deliver training and education programs for all stakeholders,
• Oversee safety injury management and foster a culture of wellbeing,
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and facilitate reporting; and,
• Drive continuous improvement in WHS practices and initiatives.

What you’ll bring to this role

• A qualification in occupational safety and health or relevant WHS knowledge with a willingness to undertake training.
• 5+ years of experience in WHS within a large organisation.
• 5+ years of experience in Safety and Injury management.
• Proficiency in team management.
• Proven track record in crafting Health, Safety, and Wellbeing procedures.
• HSW experience dealing with hazardous chemical is desirable.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team of Safety professionals, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

To Apply

Please apply by submitting the documents below:

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Please view the position description here.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Position contact: Kathy Shepherd, Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Kathy.Shepherd@murdoch.edu.au

Closing date: 19 August 2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.