Senior Compliance Project Officer
Senior Compliance Project Officer
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Job Description
Technical Partners Health (TPH) scaffolds the provision of technical support crossing the whole ofGriffith Health spanning three streams (Technologies Operations and Logistics; Laboratory and Preclinical Experience; Simulation and Practical Experience). TPH includes more than 50 Technical specialists working collaboratively to support various Health Schools Clinics Research and Learning and Teaching within purposedesignedfacilities across multiple campuses.
To ensure we achieve our vision an exciting opportunityexists within our Technical Partners Health team. The Senior Compliance and Project Officer will lead in the provision of expert advice for the Health Group and implement measures of best practice pertaining to procurement equipment handling storage disposal (including chemicals and substances) and biologicals handling (including health and safety procedures) to ensure that Health Group meets all legislative and University compliance requirements.
The Senior Compliance and Project Officer (TOL) is a leadership position within Griffith Health that will work under broad direction of the Technical Manager Technologies Operations and Logistics (TPH) to work with relevant internal and external stakeholders including regulators where appropriate to ensure the Health Group meets all legislative and University compliance requirements. This position provides expertise and strategic guidance and support to managers in preventing and responding to complex health and safety issues as well as expertise in scoping coordinating and administering the successful delivery of a diverse range of implementation projects involving specialised space to support strategic initiatives of the Group.
In addition the Senior Compliance & Project Officer (TOL) will play a pivotal role in the following aspects:
- Playing a lead role in embedding a sustainable positive and effective safety culture across the Health Group including providing advice and assistance to staff and students on chemical and substance biological and equipment usage safety risk assessments and related matters.
- Undertake Special Approvals for chemicals biologicals and equipment for Griffith Health and lead the development and implementation of appropriate chemical and substance safety standards and practices.
- Work with the University Health Safety and Wellbeing team to implement statutory obligations for chemical and substance biological and equipment safety matters.
- Proactively identify implement and/or manage initiatives/projects including processes and standards and educative support services to both staff and students on chemical and substance biological and equipment usage safety risk assessments and related matters.
- Work with stakeholders to support audits corrective actions and ongoing certification of laboratories and facilities where chemical and substance biological and equipment usage activities are occurring with a view to identifying assessing and controlling risks.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.
You will:
- Hold a degree with relevant postgraduate qualifications in the field of chemistry and significant relevant experience in providing chemical substance safety and project support within the higher education sector or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training which demonstrates capability to perform the key accountabilities of the position.
- Extensive knowledge of chemical handling (scheduled substances and dangerous goods for example) and the appropriate segregating in compliance with legislation.
- Have exceptional communication written and interpersonal stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills enjoy delivering training and at ease working and leading in a digital environment.
- Be solution focused with excellent analytical and problemsolving ability.
- Have proven ability to successfully collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key knowledge holders investigating current practices to identify optimisation opportunities for improvement and implementation.
- Be a selfstarter and have a very high level of professional accruement extending to meeting KPIs and working both autonomously and as a team.
- Value teamwork and have demonstrated success effectively leading and coaching multidisciplinary teams and SMEs regarding safety and compliance implementation.
- Have a thorough working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework pertaining to high hazard laboratory environments.
- Uphold the Griffithprinciples of respect high performance inclusion collaboration and integrity in the workplace.
What we can offer
This is a continuing fulltime position and is primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multicampus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $110939 $124803 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129798 $146019 per annum.
Additional Information :
As a valuesled organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities.
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role please contact Paulina Janeczek Technical Manager Technologies Operations and Logistics on .
For application support please contact People Services onand quote reference number REF5896S.
Closing date: Sunday 26th of January 2025. All applications must be submitted online.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
