Officer, Health & Safety Programs

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until June 2026
• HEW 5 $83407 - $% Superannuation

The role:

Were looking for a highly organised techsavvy multitasker who enjoys providing great customer service just as much as keeping systems projects and processes running smoothly.

As the Officer Health and Safety Programs youll play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of health and safety systems and initiatives across the University. If youre someone who quickly picks up new digital tools enjoys working across multiple projects and helping others navigate systems with confidence this role is for you.

In a typical week you will:

• Provide friendly reliable customer support for our health and safety and contractor management systems
• Coordinate system administration tasks and maintaining digital content
• Support projects events and engagement activities that help lift health and safety across the University
• Create and update online resources SharePoint pages and communications
• Contribute to governance materials including work instructions and guidelines
• Keep an eye on digital trends and bring fresh practical ideas to improve our systems

What you will bring:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong digital confidence and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A love of being organised and working across multiple tasks and projects
• A collaborative mindset and a knack for practical problemsolving

To be successful youll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

Heres 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 Claire Heazlewood (Senior Manager Health & Safety Programs) at

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD - Officer Health & Safety Programs (580438).pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 29th of January.

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 Genderbased Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased 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 Universitys safety obligations.