JCU is seeking two WHS Support Officers to be based at JCU Townsville in the following full time and continuing roles;

• Work Health and Safety (WHS) Support Officer
• Work Health and Safety (WHS) Support Officer (Fire & Emergency)

What you can accomplish in the role

As part of a team you will assist the University to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation, Codes of Practice, Regulations and Standards. You will have the opportunity to liaise with both staff and students to ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus.

The WHS Support Officer assists with incident and hazard management; WHS risk management; auditing, inspections and investigations. This includes providing advice, developing and implementing safety action plans and maintaining appropriate databases.

The WHS Support Officer (Fire and Emergency)works with the relevant University Emergency Control Organisations(Fire Wardens located within a building) to coordinate the annual fire evacuation drill program. This includes ensuring appropriate building fire safety plans and signage are in place and current, conducting compliance inspections in relation to relevant legislation and participating in monitoring and maintaining a first aid management system across University campuses.

What you will bring to the role

You will bring a combination of relevant experience and qualifications to the role. Please download the position descriptions on the Careers at JCU website to assess your suitability for either role against the selection criteria on the position descriptions.

Why JCU

We support our people through the provision of:​

• generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• five weeks’ annual recreation leave
• attractive options for salary packaging

How to Apply

Visit the Careers at JCU website - vacancy reference 17027. Submit a resume and a 1 – 2 page covering letter in relation to the selection criteria (located on the Position Description) with your motivation for applying and how your skills and experiences are relevant to either one or both roles available (as listed above).