Assistant Director / Manager, Health & Safety

About This Role

Seeking an experienced Assistant Director/Manager with over 10 years of experience in research and infrastructure safety to lead OHS governance, audit programs, and IT-enabled systems at NTU.

Responsibilities

• Develop university-level safety policies and governance frameworks for research institutes.
• Drive the implementation of continuous improvement programs across Research Centres and infrastructure projects.
• Lead a team of safety officers overseeing construction, facilities, and critical infrastructure safety programmes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on high-risk research activities and infrastructure matters.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and investigations of offices, laboratories, and supporting facilities.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of IT and AI-enabled safety management systems.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferably a postgraduate qualification in safety, health, environmental science, or risk management.
• Relevant certifications such as MOM registered Safety Officer or Lead Auditor for OHSMS.