Senior Manager, Infrastructure Safety and Wellness Expert

1 week ago


Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Health and Safety Manager to join our Infrastructure Division. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating a safe and healthy work environment for our staff and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive health, safety, and wellness strategies aligned with university objectives.
  • Oversee safety programs, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the university.
  • Provide guidance on health, safety, and wellness matters to senior leadership.
  • Coach and mentor staff to promote a positive safety culture.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on health, safety, and wellness topics.
  • Conduct investigations into incidents and accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Identify and assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor performance.
About You

We are looking for a highly qualified professional with extensive experience in workplace health and safety management. Your expertise in construction, facilities management, and regulatory compliance will be essential in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Key Qualifications
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field (e.g., occupational health, safety, science, health, psychology, engineering, or construction management).
  • Proven experience managing health and safety in large, complex organizations and demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the varied infrastructure risks inherent to large, complex facilities, and high-risk construction activities.
  • Demonstrable, substantial experience managing workplace health and safety relevant to the risk profiles of large construction or facilities management areas.
  • Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures related to health, safety, and wellness.
  • Experience with the engagement of a range of regulators (e.g. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Electrical Safety Office, Queensland Radiation Safety, Office of Gene Technology Regulator, Queensland Public Health, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (Biosecurity)).
  • Strong leadership and team management experience.
  • Proven track record of driving positive health, safety, and wellness outcomes.
About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

What We Offer
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
  • 17% superannuation contributions.
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
  • Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
  • UQ Study for Staff.
  • Salary packaging options.


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