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Occupational Health and Safety AdvisorTrinity College The University of Melbourne • Melbourne, AU
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Trinity College The University of Melbourne • Melbourne, AU
7 days ago
Job description

Trinity College The University of Melbourne - Parkville VIC

Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University's oldest college, founded in 1872.

The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.

About the role

As the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisor, you will lead and manage Trinity College's occupational health and safety function, operating with a high degree of autonomy as the College's sole OHS specialist. You will lead the ongoing development and improvement of our OHS framework, systems and practices, while providing trusted advice and practical support to leaders and staff across the College. Your responsibilities will span workplace risk and compliance, incident investigations, audits, First Aid and HSR requirements, WorkCover and Return to Work. Working collaboratively across the College, you will identify emerging risks, drive practical safety improvements and play an important role in fostering a proactive and positive safety culture.

For a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities please see theposition description. (links to the PD will be available on the Trinity careers page).

Skills & Experience

  • Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety or a related discipline, supported by demonstrated OHS experience.
  • The confidence and capability to take ownership of an OHS function, work autonomously and provide trusted specialist advice.
  • Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS, workers' compensation and Return to Work legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience developing and improving OHS systems, policies and procedures, and managing risk assessments, incident investigations and audits.
  • Experience managing workplace injuries, WorkCover claims and Return to Work processes, including working with relevant external providers.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and translate OHS requirements into practical solutions.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement and the ability to identify risks, manage competing priorities and drive initiatives through to completion.

Employment Type and Salary

This is part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing role. The annual base salary for this position is $115,679 FTE (band level 4.5) + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading.

Benefits

Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
  • Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
  • Salary Packaging
  • Leave loading

Enquiries

Scott Fennell, Director Property and Facilities Services********@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

Application will close by 11:59pm 5 October 2026. Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful candidate must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children Employee Check.

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

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