HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT OFFICE 

Health, Safety and Environment Specialist (Ref. 20060107-E) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) implement health, safety and environmental management programmes of the University; 

(b) conduct risk assessment for health and safety management; 

(c) perform health and safety inspections and audits of worksites and workplaces on campus; 

(d) deliver health and safety briefings to staff and students; 

(e) provide emergency responses to incidents and to carry out related investigations; and 

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or his/her delegates. 

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours when necessary. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, or Occupational Health and Safety; 

(b) at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience in occupational health and safety, construction safety and/or laboratory safety; 

(c) good knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and legal requirements; 

(d) proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; 

(e) excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and 

(f) be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Chinese. 

Preference will be given to those who are Registered Safety Officers and/or possess professional memberships of reputable health and safety institutions. Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment at a lower level. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. 

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should submit a completed application form together with a covering letter and a full curriculum vitae. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in their application. 

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 8 June 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.