Engineering Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS in Sydney's Ultimo campus is seeking a hands-on Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to support the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT). You will partner with staff, researchers and students to ensure high-risk work is conducted safely and in line with legislative requirements.

You will provide practical safety advice across laboratories, workshops and facilities, lead risk assessments, develop procedures, deliver training and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Engineering qualifications, TAE certification, auditing certification or First Aid qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Extensive knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety legislation and Australian Standards.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, or research environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on engineering and research health and safety risks including plant, workshops, electronics and testing facilities.
• Conduct safety-in-design reviews for new and refurbished labs and equipment.
• Support staff and students in developing risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Coordinate safety programs, policies and compliance activities across the Faculty.
• Lead workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, including wardens and first aiders.
• Deliver health and safety training programs and capability development.
• Monitor safety performance, prepare reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote positive safety culture through engagement and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Occupational health & safety

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Education

Occupational Health & Safety degree

TAE certification

Auditing/First Aid qualifications

Job description

UTS in Sydney's Ultimo campus is seeking a hands-on Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to support the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT). You will partner with staff, researchers and students to ensure high-risk work is conducted safely and in line with legislative requirements.

You will provide practical safety advice across laboratories, workshops and facilities, lead risk assessments, develop procedures, deliver training and contribute to continuous improvement