• Continuing, full-time
• $90,312 to $104,809 per annum (HEO 8)
• Plus 17% employer superannuation. Salary packaging options are available.
• Relocation assistance provided
• Applications will only be accepted from Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and 489 visa holders

The University of New England in Armidale, Australia is a unique university, in the enviable position of boasting an excellent international reputation as well as being a leader in research and academic innovation.  We aim to foster a constructive and engaged culture where creative ideas and innovation thrive.

The Human Resource Services (HRS) Directorate provides a range of services across the University such as Recruitment, Workplace Relations, Health and Safety, Payroll, Benefits and Support, Organisational Development, and Workforce planning. As part of our ongoing commitment to provide excellent human resource services across the University, the Directorate is seeking to appoint a Health and Safety Manager to be part of our dynamic team.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, the Health and Safety Manager will implement a best practice safety culture and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in order to deliver safety initiatives and meet the UNE health and safety strategic objectives. Other key duties will include providing advice on optimum workplace health and safety practices based on current and emerging legislative requirements, management of workplace incidents and injuries and the investigation of them, reporting on the UNE Health and Wellbeing strategic initiatives; and manage hazard identification and resolution process.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in the role you will be an experienced professional who has relevant qualifications and proven experience in initiating and driving change in the workplace health and safety field, with knowledge in, and an ability to interpret, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011and other relevant health and safety legislation. You will have superior communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to influence and negotiate key stakeholders whilst clearly expressing ideas, concepts and models to a variety of clients.

If this sounds like an exciting next step in your career, and you are as passionate as we are about producing quality work with an uncompromising attitude towards health and safety at work, apply today!

Additional information

To discuss this role please contact Margaret Lockyer:  phone 02 6773 3496 or email mlockyer@une.edu.au. To find out more about the Human Resource Services Directorate visit http://www.une.edu.au/staff-current/une-areas/administration-areas/human-resource-services

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights all for a fraction of the price you’d expect to pay in a major city. You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New England on a rural property.

To find out more, visit: www.armidaleregion.com.au/ and/or www.experiencethehighs.com.au/

Closing Date:   Tuesday 2 August 2016

Reference No:   216069

To demonstrate your suitability for this role, please respond to the selection criteria, contained in the position statement, in your application.

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Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.