Health and Safety Specialist

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260708013-IE 學系/部門：Health and Safety Office Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：15 July 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260708013 ---

(Ref. 260708013-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) assist in the implementation of health and safety management programmes of the University, including but not limited to laboratory and research safety, dangerous goods management and hazardous wastes management, etc;

(b) perform inspections and risk assessments;

(c) perform laboratory tests and site monitoring;

(d) provide emergency response to incidents and conduct accident/incident investigations; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Unit or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours and/or outside Hong Kong occasionally when necessary.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

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

(b) have at least five years of relevant post-qualification work experience, preferably gained in tertiary institutions, statutory bodies or government agencies, in the role of laboratory safety, regulatory or compliance responsibilities;

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

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

(e) have good interpersonal and communication skills; and

(f) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

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

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.

Consideration of applications will commence on 15 July 2026 until the position is filled.