Health, Safety and Environment Officer - Health, Safety and Environment Office

Job Posting Details

The Health, Safety, and Environment Office is dedicated to maintaining a safe and sustainable campus. We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented team player to join the Health, Safety and Environment Field Team as a Health, Safety and Environment Officer. The appointee will assist in the implementation of University safety policies by conducting risk assessments for a range of physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards encountered in teaching, research and operational activities. Key duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct safety inspections and exposure assessments;
• Prescribe appropriate hazard control measures and support safe work practices;
• Provide safety training and guidance to stakeholders;
• Collect occupational and environmental samples;
• Manage, analyze and report environment, health and safety data and manage the database and e-platform;
• Respond to emergencies during both office and non-office hours, including rotational on-call duties;
• Investigate accidents and incidents; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Applicants should have

• a relevant degree in science, engineering, occupational health and safety, occupational hygiene, or a related discipline, preferably with at least two years of relevant post-qualification experience;
• a good command of both written and spoken Chinese and English;
• research experience, which would be highly desirable; and
• familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Office and tools such as Microsoft Lists, Power Apps and Power BI (e.g., for data reporting, dashboard development, and data visualization).

(Duration: 2 years)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 3 September 2026 .

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.