Health & Safety and Environmental Responsibilities of Senior (Governance) Officers
General Responsibilities
Senior (Governance) Officers shall:
- provide leadership with respect to health and safety in a way that demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement;
- ensure they understand their OHS obligations and those relating to their organisation, and how they are managed;
- ensure a Council/Board member and/or executive is appointed to oversee the health and safety program;
- ensure decision-making processes include consideration of health and safety implications;
- ensure the organisation has procedures and mechanisms in place to consult with employees on health and safety matters;
- monitor the implementation and review of management systems for managing and improving health and safety.
Authority to Act
Senior (Governance) Officers' authorities to act are defined in:
- Melbourne University Act 1958 (Vic)
- University of Melbourne Statutes and Regulations
- Register of Authorities and Responsibilities (UOM0388)
Reporting
Senior (Governance) Officers' reporting structures: