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Safety Officer Network (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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Monash University Malaysia Safety Officer Network (SON)
Purpose
Roles & Responsibilities
Appointments

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Monash University Malaysia Safety Officer Network (SON)

The Safety Officer Network (SON) is a collaborative network of appointed Safety Officers representing Schools, Units, and Campuses across Monash University Malaysia. The network serves as a key mechanism to support the implementation of the University's Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) framework and foster a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Purpose

Roles & Responsibilities

Appointments

The Safety Officer Network aims to:

Promote a proactive safety culture across all Schools, Units, and campuses.
Facilitate effective communication and consultation on occupational health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental matters.
Support the implementation of University OHSE policies, procedures, guidelines, and initiatives.
Assist in identifying, assessing, and managing workplace hazards and risks within local areas.
Encourage participation in safety programs, inspections, audits, emergency preparedness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as a liaison between local areas and the OHSE Team on safety-related matters.

Safety Officers act as local safety champions within their respective Schools and Units by:

Supporting local compliance with OHSE requirements and applicable legislation.
Assisting with workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident reporting activities.
Promoting safety awareness, training, and engagement initiatives.
Participating in Safety Officer Network meetings, briefings, and professional development activities.
Providing feedback on local safety issues, concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Supporting emergency preparedness and response arrangements within their areas.

Safety Officers are appointed by The Heads of Schools/Units who ensure the person appointed to the role:

has their delegated authority
is provided with time to complete all required training, and
is provided with sufficient resources and time for the completion of OHSE tasks.

What is GPA at Monash?

All campuses

GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.