Project Based Safety Officer

About the role

The Project-based Safety Officer will support the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Section of the Campus Safety and Mobility Office (CSMO) in conducting safety inspections and risk assessments for both on-campus and off-campus activities. The position will report to the Occupational Safety and Health Head.

The Safety Officer will be responsible for:

• Conducting safety ocular inspections and risk assessments for assigned school/campus facilities, operations, activities, and off-campus activities;

• Identifying and documenting hazards, safety risks, existing controls, and compliance gaps;

• Reviewing the safety compliance of relevant service contractors and providers and recommending appropriate corrective measures;

• Consolidating and prioritizing identified safety risks and maintaining the School/Campus Safety Risk Register;

• Developing and updating Risk Assessment and Management Plans based on identified and validated safety risks;

• Reviewing existing safety policies, procedures, guidelines, practices, and controls and recommending improvements, as necessary;

• Developing and supporting targeted safety information, awareness, and engagement activities for relevant stakeholders;

• Preparing safety inspection reports, risk assessment reports, compliance assessments, and other required OSH documentation; and

• Consolidating and turning over final project outputs, recommendations, and documentation to the OSH Head and appropriate school/campus authorities.

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree

• Must be qualified as a Safety Officer 3 (SO3)

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience

• Experience working in an academic or educational setting is an advantage.