Health and Safety Officer

Job Description

Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan) 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 About the Opportunity Our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team play a crucial role in providing a safe and healthy learning and working environment for staff, students and visitors across our campuses. We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to launch their career in the health and safety industry. Reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Manager, the Officer will assist in providing a broad range of administrative and contractor coordination processes. Key Responsibilities Liaising with contractors to review and verify contractor’s safety management systems, work statements and permits. Providing advice to contractors on a range of health and safety policies and requirements. Undertaking routine audits and verifications of activities and practices. Conducting site inspections and spot checks to ensure contractor compliance. Record keeping of health and safety incidents and inspections in a range of systems. Assisting in health and safety investigations. About you A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures. An eye for detail, able to identify potential hazards or breaches of safety practices. Strong administrative skills with the ability to use databases and electronic record keeping systems. Completion of a relevant certificate qualification up to Cert IV in Work, Health and Safety with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training. 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 Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. HEW 4 Salary – base range - $71,827.41 - $75,785.75 + 17% super. Full package range - $84,038.08 - $88,669.34. 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. 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. Closing date: Sunday 2nd February @11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online. #J-18808-Ljbffr