Health & Safety Coordinator

at  University of New South Wales

WHO YOU ARE:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Health & Safety Coordinators who will provide guidance and support to the Faculty of Science, Senior Management and Executives to demonstrate visible safety leadership and enhance safety as a core value.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety with a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a safety professional or equivalent competency gained through any other combination of education, training, or experience as a safety professional.
• Extensive demonstrated experience working in a large or research environment/scientific institution/University or laboratory/Medical environment is desirable.
• Proven knowledge and ability to interpret advice and implement Work Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice and relevant Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in developing programs, writing procedures, reports and communicating legislative requirements.
• High level consultation and interpersonal skills to build strong professional relationships and influence others to achieve high levels of compliance in Safety.
• Demonstrated understanding of Safety management system requirements and capacity to integrate corporate Safety management systems into local systems.
• Skilled in developing practical strategies and coordinating/facilitating initiatives to reduce risks of incidents and research, plan, implement, and resolve health and safety issues.
• Completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent and completed Safety management system auditor training or equivalent is highly desired.
  Further details can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via JOBS@UNSW.

The role of Health & Safety Coordinator provides Safety advice and support to staff and students within the Faculty of Science.
The role reports to the Manager, Safety Partnerships and Injury Management within the Central Safety team and may lead a team of direct reports.