Full-time, Continuing position
Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but will be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
Under the direction of the Technical Manager, the Technical Officer will be responsible for developing, managing, and reviewing systems and processes to ensure compliance with RMIT's Global Safety Model, Occupational Health & Safety legislation, regulations, standards, and safe work practices within the STEM College's laboratories and workspaces.
The successful candidate will provide expert advice to users of these spaces and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across the STEM College, including Technical Services and the academic Schools, the University's Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team, and other University departments, to establish and maintain robust OHS systems.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
1.Experience and knowledge of current OH&S legislation, regulations, and standards.
2.Proven knowledge and experience working within a laboratory/workshop setting to develop, implement or review OHS practices and processes
3.Demonstrated ability to research and analyse data, produce concise reports, and make recommendations.
4.Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, highly organised, and the ability to work autonomously and in a team.
5.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.
6.Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, Medical Assessment and National Police Check.
About the College
The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.
The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:
•Quality Enhancement
•Learning and teaching support
The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four School across five distinct functions:
•Student Lifecycle
•Planning & Operations
•Technical Services
•Program & Governance
•WIL & Engagement
Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group's end-to- end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures. The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact [email protected]
Job Description – Technical Officer, OHS
Applications Close:4 Dec 2024 11.59 pm
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