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SHEWS - Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

Overview

Staff at all levels have specific responsibilities for ensuring Health and Safety (H&S) within CQUniversity. These responsibilities are principally based on the Workplace Health and Safety Act (1995) and related regulations and legislation.  The CQUniversity SHEWS Health, Safety and Environmental Policy further reinforce these responsibilities. 

All staff, managers, volunteers, students and contractors have specific responsibilities, dependent on their role, for Safety, Health and the Environment whilst conducting activities within or on behalf of the University.

Organisational Responsibilities which include Health and Safety are incorporated into all staff position descriptions, and associated performance criteria and are to be utilised during annual performance reviews.

Roles and Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the following roles are outlined in the SHEWS Roles and Responsibilities Procedures:

  • The Vice-Chancellor & President, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Executive Deans, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of Campus
  • Deans and Directors
  • Supervisors
  • Staff and Students
  • Health, Safety and Environment Advisors
  • Workplace Health and Safety Representatives
  • Contractors