Principal, Health, Safety and Wellness Advisor

• Property and Facilities Division 

• Full-time, permanent position  

• Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) 

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus  

About This Opportunity  

The Principal Health, Safety, and Wellness Advisor is a hands-on leader responsible for driving the implementation of the UQ Health, Safety, and Wellness Strategy 2022-2026 across the Property and Facilities Division. With a proven track record in delivering health and safety management in a large-scale facility or infrastructure maintenance setting, you'll be at the forefront of promoting high WHS standards and a positive safety culture.

This role involves providing strategic advice, supporting compliance with legislation, and ensuring alignment with the University's HSW Management System. You'll also collaborate with the central HSW Division and have the opportunity to lead innovative projects that enhance workplace health, safety, and wellness across multiple sites. 

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Lead and implement projects to improve workplace health, safety, and wellness, while advising stakeholders on best practices and compliance with legislation. 

• Identify and manage risks, conduct incident investigations, and provide reports to senior management on internal trends and relevant external events. 

• Develop and deliver WHS professional development and training, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements. 

• Collaborate with teams to foster a positive safety culture, support safety leadership, and provide consistent HSW advice across the P&F division. 

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

•  26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions 

• 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

• UQ Study for Staff 

• On campus childcare options 

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

About You  

• A qualification in occupational health and safety or similar with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.  

• Experience working in a construction environment, or experience managing health and safety in relation to high-risk construction activities. 

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles and legislation related to Workplace Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and Electrical Safety Acts and Regulations, and experience in applying the requirements and responsibilities in a construction, infrastructure, or facilities management setting. 

• Demonstrated skills in interpreting policies, implementing procedures, and developing local guidelines for a large, complex organisation. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse range of people both within and external to the University. 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. 

• Ability to negotiate and influence others in a constructive, outcomes-focused manner particularly with the promotion of positive HSW culture and good laboratory practice. 

• Experience managing health and safety relating to other facets of service and/ facilities, such as traffic/ transport, maintenance, logistics/ goods handling, site security, grounds maintenance, electrical work, emergency response is desirable.  

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia etc.  

Work Rights:   

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Scott Lennon, Associate Director, Campus Safety via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section   

• Resume  

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Please note that candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as UQ reserves the right to close this application process early.

Applications close 15th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44437).