Competitive salary offered up to $86,822.81 ($108,528.51 Full Time Equivalent Salary) + 11.5% super + generous salary packaging options

Part-time, 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours/week to be split over 5 days)

1-Year Fixed Term contract

Based in Melbourne

About the Baker Institute

Imagine being part of a healthcare transformation where each breakthrough brings us closer to cures and life-changing discoveries. At the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we are not just conducting research, we are changing lives.

By working towards cures for heart disease and diabetes, we are tackling Australia’s biggest killers head on. Our relentless pursuit to reverse the life-threatening impacts of associated conditions reflects our commitment to combat these fast-growing diseases.

We are at the heart of some of the world’s greatest scientific breakthroughs. Through our research, we are empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to adopt healthier lifestyles, ensuring they live longer and more fulfilling lives.

Join us at the Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute. Every step we take brings us closer to a healthier future. By working together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by heart cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated OHS Coordinator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our dynamic OHS Department.

The OHS Department provides specialist advice, direction, and support to management, staff, and students to ensure compliance with the Institute’s OHS policies and procedures, and applicable legislation (including maintenance of permits and licences), and to promote and encourage awareness of health and safety standards.

As the OHS Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating specific OHS management systems and programs at Baker Institute sites.

How this role makes a difference

This position plays a vital role in maintaining our Institute's commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and in continually enhancing our workplace environment.

How you’ll make an impact

In this role you will be expected to:

Provide specialist OHS advice and technical support to help managers and staff meet safety requirements.

Coordinate and maintain the audit and inspection program.

Coordinate and maintain our annual OHS induction and training program for new staff.

Maintain OHS policies and procedures, licenses, permits, accreditation and certification.

Assist with organizing ongoing safety training programs

Assist with the coordination of the chemical management program.

Maintain and update the Risk assessment register.

Manage general team administrative tasks.

What will you bring?

You will have:

Certificate IV OHS, or studying towards a Cert IV OHS

Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and practices governing workplace health and safety

Strong problem-solving abilities with a forward-thinking approach to identifying solutions

Service-oriented with a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues across the Institute

A high level of interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to be a proactive team member and contribute to team development.

Experience working in a research laboratory environment highly (preferred)

So, why join us?

You can enjoy a challenging career in the exciting international research sector where you can explore your potential and make a real difference.

The Baker Institute offers flexibility for work-life balance, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, social activities, learning and development opportunities. We also offer modern offices and laboratories in the Alfred Research Alliance precinct with an on-site gym and café, located opposite beautiful Fawkner Park; and walking distance to Chapel Street and St Kilda Road.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We’d love to hear from you

If you’re a highly motivated, an excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment and previous experience in a research laboratory environment we’d love to hear from you.

We’re reviewing applications as they are received, so if this sounds like the position for you, you have the skills and knowledge we’re looking for, an appetite to learn, and want to join an organisation where you can make a positive difference please apply without delay. For a position description or further information, please visit baker.edu.au/career

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have appropriate Australian working rights.

Please note offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a police check prior to commencement in the position.

The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, those at any stage in life, and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. We promote family friendly practices. We’re a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).

Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly HR team.

Contact Details

HR Team
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
[email protected]