Assistant Manager / Officer (Health, Safety and Sustainability) (FMO) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Safety Supervision, Accident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 45001, Communication Skills, Report Preparation, Policy Formation, Safety Legislation, Microsoft Office, Chinese Word Processing, Laboratory Safety, Construction Safety, Sustainability Strategy

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Facilities Management Office: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Ensuring that the vendor/contractor complies at all times with all applicable OSH policies, procedures and their requirements; Formulating and providing efficient and effective safety solution, proposal, suggestions, and prompt implementation with independent working with strong self-initiative; Ensuring and supervising that the internal and external communication process regarding the OSH management system’s performance, improvements and effectiveness is established and functions properly; Conducting accident investigation (on construction sites, occupational work areas, and laboratories), root cause analysis, incident reporting to prevent accidents, near hits and non-compliance; Implementing ISO 45001 and related standard and guidelines, develop and implement an environmental/ sustainability strategy; Implementing environmental mitigation measures and commitments as required for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Permit (EP) and other relevant documents; Conducting regular on-site checking and inspection for user space and construction sites to ensure site progress is in accordance with programme and specification; Supervising and promoting site safety, monitoring and promoting environmental management; and Other ad-hoc duties as required Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Degree in occupational health and safety, environment, sustainability or equivalent. Registered Safety Officer under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations. At least 5 years' relevant experience after professional qualification of Registered Safety Officer. At least 8 years’ experience in safety supervision in construction project, renovation, and facility management or equivalent . Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Good knowledge of relevant safety legislation, practices and guidelines, safety experience in sizable projects and organisations is preferable. Good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing software Relevant safety experience in laboratory (Chemical and Biomedical) is an advantage. Experience in policy formation, guideline preparation, report preparation and chairing safety meeting is expected. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Candidates with less experience and/or lower qualification may be considered for the post of Officer (Health, Safety and Sustainability) Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Nov 2025 need not re-apply.) The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application is unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will ensure compliance with occupational safety and health policies and conduct accident investigations. They will also implement safety solutions and environmental strategies while supervising site safety.