Senior Health and Safety Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Manpower Australia Full time

Job Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Specialist to lead our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) function at Manpower Australia, focusing on STEM Faculties.

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This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional with strong leadership and interpersonal skills who is passionate about driving cultural and operational change within a complex academic environment.

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The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Faculty staff to lead a transformation in the perception of safety across these Faculties, aiming to foster a proactive, integrated, and innovative safety culture.

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This role will be key to enabling positive change across the University while managing a team of up to 6 direct reports.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Safety Leadership & Transformation: Lead the development and implementation of a new safety perception model across Faculties. Foster a safety culture that is proactive, inclusive, and supportive, ensuring safety becomes part of the DNA across all operations.\
  • Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6 direct reports, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance, engagement, and professional growth.\
  • Change Management: Act as an enabler for change, leading the safety transformation initiatives across the Faculties you support. Support leadership in the transition to new safety practices and engage stakeholders in the process.\
  • Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, positive relationships across all levels of the organisation, particularly with academic and professional teams. Influence and communicate effectively to promote safety as a core value.\
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, external bodies, and other departments to ensure alignment and integration of HSW priorities within broader organisational goals.\
  • Safety Systems & Compliance: Oversee the implementation and management of safety systems and ensure compliance with OHS legislation, policies, and standards. Regularly review and update safety protocols, reporting mechanisms, and risk assessments.\
  • Auditing & Reporting: Conduct internal safety audits, prepare reports, and ensure continuous improvement. Provide feedback and recommendations to improve safety processes and reduce risks.\
  • Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in health and safety, and to contribute to the development of others within the HSW team.
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What We Offer

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  • A competitive salary package.\
  • Opportunities for upskilling and career growth within the University.\
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.\
  • Potential for extension depending on performance and business needs.


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