About You
You are a proactive and detail-oriented HSE professional with experience supporting health, safety and environmental risk management in complex environments. You bring a strong understanding of contractor, construction and maintenance-related risks, and are confident working in live operational settings where safety and compliance are critical.
You have a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and best practice, and can apply this to support effective risk mitigation and governance processes. Your ability to identify hazards, assess risk and contribute to practical, fit-for-purpose solutions ensures safe outcomes across a range of projects and activities.
A collaborative team player, you build strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse functions, including contractors, project teams and operational staff. You communicate clearly and effectively, and are comfortable providing guidance and support to ensure safe work practices are understood and followed.
You are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities, with a continuous improvement mindset and a genuine commitment to creating a safe and compliant working environment.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
Property Services is located in the Operations Portfolio which is the services nucleus of RMIT and the focus for the development of the finance, people development infrastructure and systems that provide administrative capacity to the University. Property Services has approximately 120 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of physical facilities services. Property Services is responsibility for a Property Portfolio of $2.9B with an operating budget in excess of $80M and prospective capital projects of over $100M per annum for the next few years in Melbourne and Vietnam. RMIT's built environment involves approximately 110 buildings in Melbourne spread across all RMIT's campuses and sites.
Property Services consists of the following branches:
For more information please visit: www.rmit.edu.au/propertyservices
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact David Shaw via email david.shaw3@rmit.edu.au.
For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Larisa Ahadi, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at larisa.ahadi@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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