Advisor, Health Safety & Environment

RMIT University; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support risk management across contractor, maintenance, and project works. The role involves collaborating with safety teams, ensuring legislative compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization. Candidates should have a background in Construction or Facilities Management, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Background in Construction or Facilities Management is desirable.
• Knowledge of Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Legislation required.
• Ability to develop clear and concise written communications.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management across contractor, maintenance, and project works.
• Identify and manage risks, especially in construction and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Property Services Safety team for legislative compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in health and safety

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Job description

Full-time, Fixed Term position (2 years)

Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

RMIT is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to support risk management across contractor, maintenance, and project works at RMIT within the Property Services Group. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you’ll work with safety teams to ensure legislative compliance and promote a strong safety culture.

In this position, you will be responsible for identifying and managing risks, especially those of construction, maintenance, and contractor work in a complex live working environment. You will collaborate closely with the Property Services Safety team and Health Safety and Wellbeing team across the University to ensure legislative compliance.

This position requires regular travel between various sites and campuses (valid Australian driver’s license required).

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Background in Construction, Facilities Management or related industry (desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice systems for effectively managing health and safety of employees, building users, and Contractors
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes, drive change, and create a strong health and safety culture
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, analyse, conceptualise, and provide creative solutions to complex projects and issues
• The capability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders and key professionals
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, co-operatively, and efficiently as a member of a client-focused team
• Proven ability to develop clear and concise written communications including business, investigative, and audit reports and proposals
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills, including proven ability to negotiate a solution to a problem with multiple parties

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Group

Property Services is located in the Operations Portfolio, which is the services nucleus of RMIT and the focus for the development of the finance, people development infrastructure, and systems that provide administrative capacity to the University. Property Services has approximately 120 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain, and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects, and ensure the provision of physical facilities services.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT.