Manager, Workplace Health and Safety
3 weeks ago
Full-time role, continuing position
- Gold Coast, Northern Rivers or Coffs Harbour location, generous relocation support is available
**About** us**:
Southern Cross University is a values-led, young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow. Our game-changing new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn.
Southern Cross Universitys new 2030 strategy is founded on our people and our purpose of changing**_ _**lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact.**_ _**Learn more about our purpose, values and strategy by clicking here.
Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast, and we pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.
**About the opportunity**:
We seek an experienced safety leader with the vision, strategy, drive and influencing skills to improve our workplace. As the Manager, Workplace Health and Safety, you will create a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace for our staff and students.
You will have the mandate to transform and improve the health and safety of our workplaces with the support of the University Executive. As an experienced leader, you will understand the effectiveness of consulting and collaborating with other leaders and team members to get the best possible outcomes.
Your core responsibilities will include the following:
- Influence and lead a safety culture transformation across the University;
- Report to and collaborate with key stakeholders, including the HR Leaders, University Executive, to design and implement a vision for workplace safety that aligns with the Universitys strategy and values-led mission;
- Drive the continuous improvement of safety standards and practices by developing and implementing innovative frameworks, strategies and initiatives.;
- Provide specialist advice to managers on health and safety, risk identification, hazard reduction, and injury management;
- Ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements in all workplace health and safety areas;
- Liaise with and facilitate interactions between the University and relevant statutory bodies on health and safety issues;
- As an integral member of the HR Services leadership team, contribute to the development and implementation of the Universitys overall people strategy while leading the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and systems;
- Lead and manage a small team of safety professionals and provide guidance and coaching to foster their professional development while ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment.
**About you**:
In return, we offer a rare opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team in an environment of stunning natural beauty. You will be surrounded by ambitious leaders and dedicated colleagues who share your passion for excellence and your commitment to driving positive change. Join us in our mission to transform tomorrow and share our journey towards a better future.
**Salary and benefits**:
This is a full-time, continuing position based at one of our regional campuses; Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast or Lismore. Travel to each of these locations is a requirement of the position.
Our staff benefit from relocation assistance, flexible work arrangements, generous parental and carers leave, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.
Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.
**Application requirements**:
Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
**Further information**:
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Mr Brendan Pearce, Director, Workplace Relations
Phone: 02 6620 3744
Ms Sharon Farquhar, Director, Human Resources
Phone: 02 6620 3667
**Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 3 May 2023**
- Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aim to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff. Applications are supported and encouraged from those that bring diversity to the University. _
**Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.**:
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