Health & Safety Manager - Health

Job Description

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 About the Opportunity This position leads and provides high-level health and safety advice and support to the Griffith University Health Group along with being a member of the University health and safety functional leadership team as well as the Health Group Tier 2 Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committee. As well as reporting into the H&S Director, this position has a dotted reporting line to the Dean Academic and will be located/embedded in the Health Group facilities. Key Responsibilities Provide support and assistance to the Director – Health and Safety in the development of health and safety plans, management systems, and projects and actively participate and represent the H&S team on related committees, networks, and groups as required. Lead & support a team of direct reports. Participate as an active member of the health and safety functional leadership team. Maintain a high-level understanding of current and emerging legislation and be able to provide strategic advice, analysis, interpretation, recommendations, and/or decisions regarding legislative issues to clients, particularly to researchers, facility operation managers, and senior management. Build personal and effective relationships with clients and external stakeholders and proactively take the initiative to consult on a broad scale where change will affect other University operations as well as promoting a positive culture around health, safety, and wellbeing. Be the primary Health and Safety contact for the Health Group and lead the implementation and continuing management of the Health Group Safety Management System (SMS) ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic health and safety goals. Provide support and assistance to the Health Group Executive in the development of health and safety plans; and actively participate and represent the Health Group on related committees, networks, and groups as required. Provide support and assistance to key people in identifying and managing high-risk activities (through audit, inspection, incident investigation, corrective action implementation, and early intervention services) to identify best practice initiatives; and ensure effective risk management procedures and protocols are in place and adhered to. Proactively support and encourage a positive health and safety culture throughout the Health Group to align health & safety activities with corporate objectives. Support and collaboratively develop administrative structures, systems, and quality practices for the effective and efficient management of health & safety within the Health Group. Manage the Group’s health & safety web presence including the provision of online health & safety induction and assessment for students through Griffith University Blackboard. Provide advice to managers and supervisors on how they can manage their compliance with relevant State and Federal legislation, University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same. Lead and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including diversity and safety and exhibit good practice. Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics, and professionalism. About you Completion of a relevant degree with extensive health & safety experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, management requirements, best practice, and emerging trends; and the ability to provide authoritative, professional advice to senior management. Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check. What we can offer This is a continuing opportunity based at Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Salary is HEW 9 – Base range - $129,419.86 - $134,047.43 + 17% super. Full package range - $151,421.25 - $156,835.49. 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 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. How to apply 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. For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on (email protected) Closing date: Sunday 2nd February @ 11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online. #J-18808-Ljbffr