Occupational Health and Safety Adviser Career Assessment
Occupation Code
251312List
STSOL
Descriptions
Develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
Aliases
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator Skill Assessment
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Skill Assessment
Occupational Hygienist Skill Assessment
Workplace Rehabilitation Officer Skill Assessment
Job Description
- Developing, implementing and reviewing environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety plans
- Preparing and implementing plans and strategies for the safe, economic and suitable disposal of commercial, industrial, medical and household wastes
- Advising on and enforcing legislation, implementing prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, waste water treatment and disposal systems, recreation and domestic water quality, contaminated and hazardous substances, and minimising air, sea, water and noise pollution to improve health outcomes
- Identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in the workplace
- Developing, implementing and monitoring programs minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
- Promoting ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
- Inspecting and auditing workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
- Training employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
- Recording and investigating injuries and equipment damage, and reporting safety performance
- Coordinating the return of injured workers into the workplace
Types of visas you can apply for
Common visa types
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other visa types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
VETASSES group A
Skills Assessment Requirements
Applicants are required to have a degree related to the nominated position. PhD / Bachelor (including Honours Bachelor and Master) 104 weeks of study time in Australia
Work requirements
Applicants are required to have: at least 52 weeks of post-graduation work experience in Australia related to the nominated position
Assessment Agency
- VETASSES