The Organisation

St Vincent’s Institute (SVI) is an internationally recognised independent research organisation, based on the St Vincent’s Hospital Campus on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD. The Institute has a dedicated team of over 250 staff and students, who are committed to improving the health and life-expectancy of Australians. We focus on common diseases that represent major health issues for Australians today, including diabetes, bone diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease. With an exceptional pool of talented researchers and a growing number of state-of-the-art facilities, we are enthusiastic about the future.

The Role

St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research (SVI) is concurrently recruiting for a permanent Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator and Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. This job ad is for the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Reporting into the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Manager, the HSW Coordinator will play an important role in promoting a safe and healthy working environment at SVI.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for responsible for supporting the daily implementation of health, safety, and wellness policies and procedures. This role involves conducting regular workplace inspections, collecting and analysing safety data, providing training, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and assisting in incident investigations.

A part-time arrangement of 3-4 days per week (22.8 – 30.4) will be considered for the right candidate.

Who we are seeking

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven HSW Coordinator with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a scientific environment, ideally in a bio-medical laboratory environment.
• Good understanding of OHS legislative frameworks and associated Australian standards, regulations and codes of safe practice.
• Experience in the application of safe practices, hazard identification and management in a laboratory environment.
• Good understanding of laboratory processes, standard laboratory equipment, chemical handling and storage.

To be considered you shall be required to provide evidence you have permanent working rights in Australia or hold a relevant visa with full working rights, as well as being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. You will also be asked to undergo a police check.

Salary Range:

$83,965 to $92,655 (pro-rata for part-time) per annum plus 11.5% superannuation. In addition, we offer up to $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging and up to $2,650 FBT exempt meals and entertainment packaging. Salary applied will be dependent on successful candidates’ current level, experience and qualifications.

Please click on the Apply Now button to be taken to our recruitment portal where you can download a copy of the PD

To apply:

All applications need to include the following:

• A current CV including the contact details of two (2) referees. Please address your cover letter to Dr. Nathalie Braussaud, Chief Operating Officer.
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (found under the ‘Experience, knowledge and qualifications' heading of the position description).

Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Applications will be considered as they arrive, and the position may be filled ahead of the closing date.

Enquiries: SVI People and Culture team: [email protected] using the subject line: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.