Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
Full Time, Continuing Position
HEW 6 ($89,386) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
This on-campus role is based at the Melbourne CBD Campus and requires working across all RMIT locations in Victoria, including external sites.
About You
We are seeking a dedicated HSW Officer who is passionate about all areas in health, safety, and wellbeing. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence, including empathy and discretion. Ideal candidates are keen to learn and take initiative. Training will be provided if required, but a background in HSW is preferred. Knowledge of HSW services and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) & Placements is advantageous. Experience working at an educational provider is desirable.
About the Role
The VE HSW Officer will operate within the College of Vocational Education at RMIT University. The role will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Health Safety and Wellbeing services in College of Vocational Education with a priority focus on OHS services for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) & Placements.
The role will excel at providing customer service to staff and students to assist in the coordination of, and participation in, activities including, but not limited to, student lifecycle services, Teaching activities, Course and program management activities, Technical Services, information management, events and process improvement activities. The role will be responsible for the management and resolution of complex queries from staff and students and will be required to maintain productive working relationships with members of the College of VE and the RMIT Central HSW team.
This on-campus role will be required to work across all RMIT locations in Victoria, including external sites from which we conduct business; and work across all College teams and functions to support the business throughout peak periods.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including demonstrated experience developing and delivering complex written reports to a high standard and with a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of OHS legislation and regulations and experience in a multi-site environment.
Demonstrated experience in providing high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders and experience managing complex queries in a fast-paced, large scale environment.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, by working independently and with limited direction, as well as effectively within a dynamic small team environment.
Proven significant administrative experience in planning, organising and prioritising work in a busy environment with multiple and conflicting priorities and competing deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to use information and communication technologies effectively, including Microsoft suite, web and email software and database use.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College of Vocational Education
The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:
lead in practice-based learning
empower learners for the future of work
engage industry and community at scale
grow for impact and influence
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Medina (Talent Acquisition) via email at [email protected].
Position Description: VE HSW Officer
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Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education