Project Coordinator - Hazardous Materials

Job Description

Faculty of Health Sciences Perth, Western Australia Contract Full Time Date posted: 17/1/2025 1 FTE - fixed-term (12 months) | Part-time or job share would be considered Make a meaningful contribution to the university's health and safety practices Reference: 735152 Your new role Join our team at Curtin University as a Project Coordinator for a fixed-term (12-months) position. This project has been established to identify and adopt strategies to effectively manage the risks associated with hazardous materials and ensure compliance with relevant legislation from pre-acquisition through to appropriate disposal. This phase of the project will focus on implementation of identified actions across the Faculty of Health Sciences operations including development and rollout of an education program.In this role, you will, but are not limited to: Develop and implement improved processes for purchasing and managing hazardous materials within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Conduct a comprehensive audit of all hazardous equipment requiring registration, including laser equipment and any other equipment where radiation registration is necessary. Ensure the project is effectively initiated, and quality control, scope, and schedules are monitored and adhered to. Maintain a clear focus on ensuring compliance with Curtin policies and procedures relevant to hazardous materials. Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and project teams to gather requirements, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Prepare and present project reports, updates, and documentation to relevant stakeholders. Manage project resources, budgets, and timelines effectively. Identify and address potential issues or risks that may impact project success. If you have experience procurement and management of hazardous materials, demonstrated project management skills and are passionate about delivering successful outcomes, we encourage you to apply. About Curtin University We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.What We Offer You Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.Join us! Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (as outlined below), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.Selection Criteria Completion of a relevant degree with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate and implement project plans to achieve desired outcomes within resourcing constraints. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and with cross-cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated high-level written communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise project reports. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines. Proven ability to work well in a team, including respecting differences, leading and supporting others, accepting direction, and working to group goals. Demonstrated effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address. Applications close: Sunday, 2nd February 2025. Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr