(1) This Procedure sets out the governance structure and the leadership accountabilities and responsibilities for managing Health and Safety across the University. (2) A clear structure of governance is fundamental to define the accountabilities and responsibilities for delivering the Health and Safety principles as articulated in the Policy Statement. The actions of leadership enable the structures of governance and bring the principles of Health and Safety to life. (3) Refer to the Health and Safety Governance Structure. (4) Refer to the Health and Safety Policy. (5) Refer to the Health and Safety Policy. (6) The Health and Safety Committee is a subcommittee of the Senior Executive Group. This Committee provides stewardship for the planning and resource allocation to enable the health and safety principles as articulated in this Policy statement. (7) The Committee is Chaired by a member of the Senior Executive Group, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor and members of the Committee are nominated by the Senior Executive Group. (8) Meetings are held quarterly and this Committee reports to the Senior Executive Group. (9) These Committees provide operational implementation and reporting feedback from Safety Management Plans and to broader initiatives undertaken by the University. (10) These are non-mandatory local committees and their purpose is to provide visibility, operational support and reporting feedback on local health and safety issues. (11) The Senior Executive Group will engage and lead a contemporary understanding of health and safety for the University. (12) Consistent leadership and active stewardship will drive the University’s health and safety principles: (13) Pro Vice-Chancellors and Executive Directors will engage and lead a contemporary understanding of Health and Safety for the University. (14) Pro Vice-Chancellors and Executive Directors will understand the hazards and risks within their portfolios. They will provide leadership and stewardship for the planning and resource allocation to manage these hazards and risks within their positional scope of authority, responsibility and accountability. (15) Deans and heads of Divisions will develop, enable and monitor Safety Management Plans to actively manage the hazards and risks within their portfolios. The Safety Management plans will address and operationalise: (16) Managers and leaders will understand the hazards and risks within their sphere of control. Leaders and managers will familiarise themselves with the Safety Management Plan for their area and will work actively to: (17) Staff, students, contractors and visitors to the University will: (18) For the purpose of this Procedure:Health and Safety Procedure - Governance and Leadership
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedures
Part A - Health and Safety Governance Structure
Health & Safety Committee
Health & Safety Consultative Committees
Regional Health & Safety Committees
Part B - Leadership Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Senior Executive Group (SEG)
SEG members will broadly understand the hazards and risks across the University. They will provide overarching leadership and stewardship for the planning and resource allocation to manage the hazards and risks.
Pro Vice-Chancellors and Executive Directors
Deans and Heads of Divisions
Managers and Leaders
Staff, Students, Contractors and Visitors
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