You are applying for the position ofOccupational Health and Safety Advisor forHudson Institute of Medical Research .Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.

The primary site for this position is: Melbourne

The OHS Advisor will be responsible for providing specialist OHS adviceand support to ensure that OHS compliance requirements and quality assurancestandards are met within the area. The OHS Advisor acts as a first contact forall OHS matters, injury management, and emergency management and facilitates andmaintains the OHS communications within the Hudson Institute. The OHS Advisorwill liaise and maintain working relationships with senior management, researchand professional staff and students to ensure consistent safe and compliantwork practices are met (where applicable).

The OHS Advisor will play apivotal role in shaping and enhancing OHS practices and systems within theorganization. This role offers the opportunity for a seasoned professional tocollaborate with stakeholders across the Institute, driving continuousimprovement and ensuring the implementation of best practices in occupationalhealth and safety.

The OHS Advisoris part of the Health and Safety team at the Hudson Institute and will reportto the Health and Safety Manager.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education/ Qualifications

• CertificateIV in Occupational Health and Safety and/or equivalent combination of relevantexperience and education/training.

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated knowledge ofoccupational health and safety legislation, laboratory regulatory and statutoryrequirements.
• Proven ability to proposepractical solutions to OHS issues considering legislation, standards andguidance materials.
• Excellent written andcommunication skills with the ability to maintain close attention to detail.
• Proven capacity toconsult effectively and ability to build rapport with a broad range of people.
• Proven organisationalskills with the ability to balance competing demands, prioritise effectivelyand work to deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently,and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonalskills with the ability to interact with a broad range of people and maintainstrong, effective working relationships.
• Highly developed computerliteracy, particularly using the Microsoft Office suite of applications,database/records management systems and web technology, including the abilityto learn and adopt new modes of communication and software packages asrequired.
• Experience working withina university, hospital or medical research environment. Experience workingwithin a laboratory environment.
• Certificate IV inWorkplace Training and Assessment, or equivalent experience in the developmentand delivery of training programs in a workplace environment.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This position is available in a Fulltime or Part time (0.8 – 1.0 FTE) capacity. Salary is based onScientific Support Group Tap 7. As a not-for-profit organization, employeeshave access to generous salary packaging options.

General enquiries can be directedto Dr Jordanna Master, Health & Safety Manager - . Please do not share your application to thisemail address.

HOW TO APPLY

A position description isavailable below. If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with yourresume, cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and responsesagainst the Selection Criteria.

Application will close after 3weeks from date of advertising:14th May 2024

Applications will be reviewed as theycome through.

about us

We are a global bioscience medical research leader,Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborativemedical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Ourresearch programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductivehealth, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community ofresearchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achievingdiscoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such asExcellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to makinga positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

We offer:

• A proud Certified Family FriendlyWorkplace!
• Paid parental leave
• Onsite Gym with personal trainers
• Generous salary packaging withsignificant tax benefits
• Opportunities for Career andProfessional Development
• Free Employee Assistance program
• Hudson social club with instituteevents all year!

oUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, equity AND INCLUSION

Hudson is committed to empowering our people andharnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment.We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally,religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse gendersand sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplaceand offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nationsstaff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples to apply.

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