• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role:

Partnering with stakeholders across the University, the Health & Safety Specialist focuses on health and safety risk assessment and hazard management, incident investigation, training delivery, procedure development, auditing and inspections, safety in design advice, OHS consultation, delivery of health and safety projects and programs, internal/external reporting and the identification of emerging opportunities or legislative requirements.

As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will:

• Provide advice on the resolution of health and safety issues, ensuring legislative requirements are met and escalating complex matters as required
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and proactive approach to health and safety.
• Monitor legislation, standards and best practices to support the identification of emerging opportunities or legislative requirements across a range of general and specialised health and safety topics.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to develop and implement health and safety projects, programs and initiatives at both the local and University level.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience working within a large scale and complex organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary Occupational Health and Safety legislation, standards and best practice including experience in accident investigation, hazard identification, assessment and control.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Esther Thompson (Senior Manager, Health & Safety).

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Specialist Health and Safety - HEW 8_ PD (3).pdf

Applications for this position close on 31st March.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.