OHS Advisor Chemicals and Radiation

Position Number:
Location:Parkville
Role type:Fulltime; Fixedtermuntil 5 November 2026
Faculty: Science
Department: Strategic Operations
Salary:UoM 7 $106432 $115211 p.a. plus 17 super

• Support safe handling storage and disposal of chemicals and radiation sources across teaching and research settings.
• Collaborate with a dedicated OHS team to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Investing in you benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.

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Join the Faculty of Science as an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisor specialising in chemicals radiation hazardous waste and scheduled poisons. In this pivotal role you will provide expert advice and practical guidance to ensure the safe handling and management of chemicals and radiation sources across the Faculty.

Drawing on your specialist knowledge you will investigate complex safety issues develop effective solutions and make sound informed recommendations. As part of a collaborative and skilled OHS team you will play a key role in promoting a safe compliant and highperforming research and teaching environment.

Chemicals used by the Faculty include scheduled poisons dangerous goods compressed gases hazardous substances hazardous waste general lab chemicals and other classifications (collectively referred to as chemicals). Radiation includes open radioactive sources and equipment capable of generating ionising and nonionising radiation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with key stake holders to review develop implement and oversee a unified approach to safe chemical and radiation processes across the Faculty by analysing current systems identifying key requirements for both research and teaching and implementing consistent bestpractice.
• Providing policy advice expertise and oversight relating to chemicals and radiation along with relevant aspects of risk management emergency preparedness work area inspections purchasing handling PPE storage and disposal.
• Overseeing and facilitating local use of the online chemical inventory and SDS system (ChemWatch) and completing routine checks and inspections to ensure its accuracy and compliance. Providing oversight and management of the Facultys chemical storage and hazardous waste facilities providing advice and guidance.
• Contributing to the review development and implementation of University and Faculty OHS policies and procedures relating to chemicals and radiation.
• Providing expert advice on the development of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to chemicals and radiation.

You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced OHS professional with a background in laboratory safety and a strong understanding of chemical and radiation hazards. With a tertiary qualification and handson experience in research or teaching labs you bring practical knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation standards and compliance. You have led incident investigations managed hazardous materials and supported safe lab practices through collaboration and clear communication..

You also have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of OHS and environmental Acts Legislation Regulations and Codes in Victoria and relevant Australian Standards particularly relating to chemicals and radiation.
• Experience working with and handling chemicals hazardous waste radiation and knowledge of scientific methodology and equipment.
• OHS specific training and/or substantial experience in chemical management radiation safety and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively to support research and teaching.
• Experience working in a chemical and/or biological setting such as a research or teaching laboratory.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your worklife balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and wellbeing services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check outour benefitspage!

Your new team The Science Secretariat and the Faculty of Science

The Science Secretariat is the administrative unit for the Faculty of Science and all its teaching research and commercial activities. The Secretariat is responsible for leadership policy development planning implementation and ongoing management of Faculty programs.

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of subatomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

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Working at the University what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesnt have a valid Working with Children Check they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies please go to you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Advertised: 17 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 01 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time