Job no: 0063699
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Business Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742– $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Oversee construction site safety, ensuring compliance with regulations through inspections and risk management
- Combine hands-on site visits with proactive incident management to foster a positive safety culture and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Brilliant benefits and a fantastic onsite working environment!
About the Role
As a dedicated Construction Safety Officer, you will be committed to fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Through regular site visits, risk assessments, and incident management, you will provide expert guidance to project teams, contractors, and campus management. Your proactive approach and attention to detail ensure a safe and productive working environment for all.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring compliance by providing subject matter expertise and conduct training to ensure adherence to University policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Conducting audits and inspections by regularly assess site activities to confirm compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
- Offering guidance to Project Managers on OHS systems, incident investigations, and safety in design processes.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a dedicated Construction Safety professional with a proven track record in the industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. With relevant qualifications and experience, they will be able to effectively manage safety on construction sites and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
You will also have:
- Relevant Occupational Health & Safety qualifications (post graduate preferred but not essential) or, an equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.
- Proven experience in managing safety on construction sites.
- Current construction induction training (White Card).
- Demonstrated strong computer skills in range of Microsoft software and contract management systems.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. The Planning and Assurance team works with the leadership team across these functions to ensure service delivery meets operational and strategic needs and that opportunities for improvement are prioritised and implemented. The team also supports planning and governance for the portfolio and delivers people initiatives that make Business Services a dynamic and rewarding place to work.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
