Contractor Safety, Compliance and Performance Administrator

Job no:517330
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Campus / facilities management

Contractor Safety, Compliance and Performance Administrator

 Campus Management - UWA

• Play an integral role in Campus Management, supporting the administration of Contractor, Safety, Compliance and Performance and contributing to a vibrant campus life and the University's commitment to innovation and excellence
• Level 6, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research, and campus life. Campus Management delivers a range of university-wide services including strategic planning, property management, facilities operations, major projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security, and transport.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, assist the Campus Management (CM) contractor safety, compliance and performance framework and monitoring program with administrative duties Working as a conduit between UWA service responsible persons and contractors, you will provide administrative, assurance and compliance functions to ensure works being undertaken at UWA by contractors are in line with agreed safety performance standards and UWA contractor management processes and procedures. This includes issuing of UWA authority to work, high-risk work permits and, in some instances, develop procedure documents

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant degree qualification or demonstrated equivalent in safety or related field
• Substantial experience in safety roles within large complex facilities and organisations preferably in electrical, mechanical or construction projects
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading incident investigations including the development of reports and close out of corrective actions
• Understanding and interpretation of Worksafe Act 2020 and Regulations 2022
• Experience in developing and implementing business processes and procedures
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, email, and Rapid Global system

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:    POSITION DESCRIPTION [Contractor Safety, Compliance and Performance Administrator] - Position Number [322248] - Level [6].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 29 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Barb Baumgart at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:16 May 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:29 May 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time