ABOUT YOU

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Process Engineering Safety Lead who has:

• a degree or equivalent qualification in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a closely related discipline
• demonstrated experience in process safety management in research, industrial, or academic environments
• strong knowledge of chemical process hazards, safety legislation, risk assessment techniques, and safety standards (e.g., AS, OSHA, EPA)
• experience designing and delivering safety training to technical and non-technical audiences, with familiarity in HAZOP and structured methodologies used in chemical and process industries
• excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse groups
• proven ability to analyse complex safety challenges, develop practical risk controls, and lead continuous improvement in safety culture.

Important - Please outline your relevant skills and experience in your cover letter as well as provide an example of a time when you were responsible for delivering a project or piece of work while managing multiple and competing deadlines, and attach to your online application.

• lead the School’s WHS portfolio as the key contact, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing leadership in process safety and a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness
• oversee and maintain health, safety, and wellbeing systems for high-risk chemical and process engineering activities
• conduct audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and investigate incidents to drive continuous improvement and accreditation readiness
• develop and deliver process safety training (e.g., HAZOP, risk assessment, emergency response) for staff and students
• collaborate with Facilities Management, service providers, and the Emergency Control Organisation to ensure safe projects and robust emergency plans
• monitor safety performance and manage the School’s WHS action plans, while undertaking other duties to support strategic and operational priorities