
Safety & Wellbeing Manager
6 days ago
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Safety & Wellbeing Manager to help shape a proactive, values-led safety culture across our diverse university community.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Risk & Safety, you'll lead key functions including WHS risk management, incident investigations, hazard assessments, and internal audits. You'll also design and deliver wellbeing initiatives that support mental, emotional, and social health; ensuring they are accessible, culturally safe, and responsive to the evolving needs of our students and staff.
This role is central to embedding safety and wellbeing into everyday practice. You'll oversee the development and continuous improvement of systems, policies, and programs, and work collaboratively across all areas of the University to foster a culture of care, accountability, and resilience.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and delivery of health, safety, and wellbeing strategies and systems.
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and internal standards.
- Oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, and internal audits.
- Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing through campaigns, training, and engagement.
- Manage wellbeing programs addressing mental, emotional, and social health.
- Provide high-level reporting and strategic advice to senior leadership.
- Lead and develop a small team of safety professionals.
You are a collaborative leader with a strong background in workplace health and safety, risk management, and wellbeing. You bring strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating safe and supportive environments.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in WHS, wellbeing, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation (e.g., WHS Act 2011, SRC Act 1988).
- Proven experience in leading safety and wellbeing initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience in mentoring and team leadership.
To be considered for this position, we require your Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your Resume through the "Apply Now" tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
Please go to the following link to download the position description: https://uctalent.canberra.edu.au/cw/en/job/503197/safety-wellbeing-manager
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rightsApplicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVPThe University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please visit: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
Further informationFor job specific information: please contact Warwick Bennett, Deputy Director Risk and Safety on 02 6201 2210 or email warwick.bennett@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Employment details- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: General Business
- Industries: Higher Education
Note: This description reflects the information in the original posting and removes extraneous listings and boilerplate not related to the role.
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