Work Health and Safety (WHS) Adviser – Radiation Biosafety and Chemicals and Hazardous Substances (RBHS)

at Edith Cowan University
Published April 21, 2025
Location JOONDALUP CAMPUS, Australia
Category Health Care  
Job Type Full-time  
Salary
$117,599 to $131,767 pa (inclusive of 17% super) (HEW 7)
Currency
AUD

Description

PEOPLE AND CULTURE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$117,599 to $131,767 pa (inclusive of 17% super) (HEW 7)
ONGOING, FULL-TIME

Overview
ECU is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated professional to provide expertise and advice to the University community in relation to managing high-risk materials, specifically hazardous substances, radiation, and biosafety/biosecurity.

This position will build and sustain relationships with stakeholders and provides high level advice, guidance and operational support on effective WHS risk management relating to hazardous substances, radiation, and biosafety/biosecurity. This role will be instrumental in contributing to sound oversight of these high-risk activities and continually progressing ECU’s processes, improvement plans and training to support our researchers and students.

The successful applicant will have:

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, or extensive knowledge of WHS legislation related to radiation, biosafety, and hazardous substances.
Experience in managing high-risk materials and associated systems.
Strong influencing, networking, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to plan, organise, and manage resources efficiently.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration
This ongoing, full-time position attracts remuneration of $117,599 to $131,767 pa inclusive of 17% university superannuation contribution.

ECU also has an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

Direct Link to Apply: ecu.nga.net.au