Hazardous Substances Advisor
3 months ago
**Company Description**:
- The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and 65th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers. The University is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with 8 academic faculties and 11 service divisions, creating an evolving and dynamic organisational culture that values excellence, respect and commitment to service._
Come and work for an international centre of learning and academic excellence.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**
**This is a 0.5 FTE part-time permanent role.**
We are looking for a part-time Hazardous Substances Advisor to join our supportive and respected Health & Safety team as part of Human Resources. You will work with a connected Health & Safety team who provide a professional partnership with academic faculties and service divisions to enable the University to deliver on its people, health and safety priorities.
In this newly created role you will advise on compliance risk with University and legislative requirements related to chemicals acquisition, use, storage, transportation and disposal. You will also monitor use of and supervise the maintenance, IT support and administration of the University's SciTrack system for managing the procurement and tracking of hazardous materials.
Here is a snapshot of some of your key responsibilities:
- Provide advice and assist with compliance with all regulations related to disposal of chemical waste and maintenance of the management of hazardous substances within the University
- Provide advice and assist with compliance with controlled drugs and maintaining central registers
- Ensure disposal records (including destruction certificates) are kept for all chemical disposals. Provide annual chemical disposal reports for the University.
- Manage records, amendments and renewal of EPA approvals. Manage Compliance certificates and their documentation
- Develop and maintain excellent and collaborative working relationships with Suppliers, HSW Team members, HR staff members and faculties/service division staff members
You can explore the role in more detail by clicking the Position Description
**He kōrero mōu | About you**
We are seeking someone with a positive can-do attitude and strong customer service focus. The key to your success will be your attitude, coupled with outstanding stakeholder management capability, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and your ability to thrive in a busy and dynamic environment.
You will ideally have a good understanding of chemistry and biology including terminology and experience working in a laboratory environment. You will also have a good understanding of Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances and UN classifications, Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of chemicals. We use SciTrack software so a working knowledge would be highly beneficial.
**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**
We offer you more than just a job. We provide you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class educational institution.
We are proud of providing an environment that enables your natural abilities and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career that allow you to develop and grow.
We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:
- The option to have your **superannuation matched at 6.75%** via our two pension schemes.
- A competitive salary with **five weeks annual leave**. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
- ** Flexible employment practices**. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
- A generous **parental leave** policy.
- An established **internal mobility programme **(Internal First) which offers our staff real options to change their career and try out new ways of working.
In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
**Additional Information** Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 13th October, to be considered.
Please include a short Cover Letter and your CV highlighting why you are interested in joining us and how you can meet the requirements of our vacancy.
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