OH&S Specialist

RMIT University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne seeks an OH&S Specialist to advance safety, hazard prevention and risk management across facilities and partners. You will lead safety program development, training modules, and data-driven improvements in Industry 4.0 environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with industry, regulators and academics, building risk-based OH&S frameworks and delivering impactful training and reports to support decision-making. Appointment is fixed-term and Full-time.

Qualifications

• Degree in OH&S or related discipline.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WH&S/OH&S legislation and risk management principles.
• Experience developing safety procedures, training programs, or guidance materials.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of hazard-specific training modules and OH&S frameworks.
• Design tailored guidance materials and pilot safety interventions with stakeholders.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret workplace health and safety data for insights and reporting.
• Coordinate workshops, consultations and continuous improvement activities across sites.

Skills

Risk assessments

Safety audits

Hazard investigations

WH&S legislation

Training programs

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical reporting

Project management

Independent work

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering

Job description

Overview

Full-time, Fixed Term position until June 2028 Salary Professional HEW 8 ($121,213 - $136,507) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based At the Melbourne CBD campus

About the Role

The OH&S Specialist is responsible for providing operational expertise and technical leadership to advance the safety, hazard prevention, and risk management initiatives across RMIT facilities and manufacturing partner organisations. The role works closely with industry representatives, regulatory stakeholders, and academic leaders to drive the integration of evidence-based safety practices into advanced manufacturing environments. The position focuses heavily on investigating current and emerging workplace hazards associated with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0/5.0 systems, ensuring all activities align with WorkSafe Victoria expectations and relevant statutory legislation. The position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of hazard-specific training modules, benchmarking reports, and comprehensive OH&S frameworks designed to support risk management across diverse manufacturing environments. This includes designing and delivering tailored industry guidance materials, leading pilot testing for safety interventions, and facilitating collaborative workshops and consultation sessions with key stakeholders. Additionally, the Specialist will collect, analyse, and interpret complex workplace health and safety data to deliver actionable insights, inform decision-making, and contribute to project evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement processes.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WH&S/OH&S legislation, standards, and risk management principles.
• Experience developing safety procedures, training programs, or guidance materials.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including working with industry partners.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary project teams.

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

About the School

The School of Property, Construction and Project Management is a leading provider of programs in construction management, project management, property and valuation, occupational health and safety, and sustainable building across the Asia–Pacific region.

With a highly industry‑focused approach, the School maintains more than 300 industry connections through its Employer of Choice program, giving students valuable workplace experience and access to employers. It also maintains strong links with the global research community, offering excellent facilities for postgraduate research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across programs.

For more information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/property-construction-and-project-management/about

PD – OH&S Specialist Applications Close: 8 Nov 2026 11.59 pm

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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. In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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 (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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