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Why This Role Matters: 
 
The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor assists the Faculty with the implementation of its health and safety management systems and ensures that processes align with the requirements of UNSW. The position provides practical solutions to ensure the Faculty complies with all applicable health and safety legislation to minimise risks and prevent injuries in the workplace. The position plays a lead role in developing and fostering a positive health and safety culture within the Faculty. The HSE Advisor works closely with stakeholders across the Faculty and UNSW’s Safety Coordinator to ensure health, safety and environment compliance across a broad and complex range of research and teaching activities. This includes documentation of processes and accurate record keeping. The role of HSE Advisor reports to the Faculty Operations Manager, Joann Bowers.  
 
 
Accountabilities:  
 
Specific accountabilities for Level 6 include -  
 
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Level 6 Accountabilities) 

• Promote and monitor the implementation of UNSW’s Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines within the Faculty and liaise with relevant staff regarding compliance, solutions and implementation issues.  

• Ensure the Faculty’s Health and Safety Management System is reviewed regularly, is up to date with UNSW’s requirements and appropriate consultation and communication with stakeholders on any change occurs.  

• Facilitate development, implementation and monitoring progress against the Faculty’s Work, Health and Safety Strategy and Operational Plan.  

• Maintain knowledge of changes to University systems, policies and processes is appropriately communicated, maintained and acted upon.  

• Provide guidance and support to users of electronic health and safety systems used within the Faculty.  

• Monitor and facilitate achievement of health and safety targets such as completion of health and safety training and closure of corrective actions by staff and students.  
   

Specific accountabilities for Level 7 include -  
 
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Level 7 Accountabilities) 

• Work autonomously within a large Faculty and/or across multiple Schools with multiple complex hazards, providing trusted oversight and applying knowledge of safety compliance requirements in specialist areas to versatile scenarios.  

• Build and maintain expertise in specialist areas in order to advise the School(s) and or Business Units on specific compliance requirements, for example relating to safe use, handling and storage of hazardous substances and dangerous goods, plant and equipment.  

• Advise the Workshop / Laboratory Manager(s) on safety related considerations relevant to a range of complex facilities and equipment.  

• Review workshop/laboratory procedural documentations for safety compliance and make recommendations to Manager(s).  

• Collaborate with the Faculty Health, Safety and Environment Team with health, safety and environment projects related to the Faculty, and manage project roll-out within the School(s).  

• Create, implement, monitor and review School and Business Unit health, safety and environment protocols.  

• Advise Faculty Managers on health safety and environment aspects and implications of various activities in light of legislative and other requirements.  

Skills and Experience:  
 
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 
 
Specific skills and experience for Level 6 include -  
 
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Level 6 Skills and Experience) 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competency gained through any combination of education, training and/or experience.  

• Demonstrated ability to apply a high-level understanding of WHS requirements within the creative industries and/ or an educational environment.  

• Experience in managing health and safety systems in a large complex organisation.  

• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the Faculty’s activities.  

• High level data gathering, analysis and reporting skills.  

• Proven ability to manage information and maintain databases.  

• Demonstrated ability to apply, interpret, advise on and contribute to the development of policies, systems, manuals, rules, procedures and guidelines.  

• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.  
   

Specific skills and experience for Level 7 include -  
 
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Level 7 Skills and Experience) 

• Expertise in area(s) of specialist technical knowledge relevant to the Faculty, for example relating to safe use, handling and storage of hazardous substances and dangerous goods, plant and equipment. 

• Experience in coordinating health, safety and environment projects.  

• Experience in generating and interpreting statistical reports leading to improved health, safety and environment management.  

• Experience in developing a new health and safety training course suitable for a range of audiences.  

• Experience in developing and imbedding new health, safety and environment protocols.  

• Experience in auditing an organisation’s health, safety and environment management system and leading the implementation of resultant actions.  
   

Benefits and Culture:  

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 

• Career development opportunities 

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata) 

• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 
   

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits 
 

How to Apply: 

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Thursday 27th June 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages). A copy of the full PD:  Position Description - Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor .pdf  
 
 
Get in Touch: 
 
Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted. 

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Joann Bowers at j.bowers@unsw.edu.au.  

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au 

 
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. 

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.