Safety and Wellness Manager: Leadership Role in a Dynamic Environment
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly qualified Safety and Wellness Manager to lead our Infrastructure team at The University of Queensland.
About the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in workplace health and safety management. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to ensure compliance with regulations, manage risks, and promote a positive safety culture within the Property and Facilities Division.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement health, safety, and wellness strategies aligned with university objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee safety programs, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the university.
- Expert Advice: Provide guidance on health, safety, and wellness matters to senior leadership.
- Team Development: Coach and mentor staff to promote a positive safety culture.
- Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs on health, safety, and wellness topics.
- Investigations: Conduct investigations into incidents and accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor performance.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 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.
The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary in the range of $130,046 to $137,525 + 17% superannuation contributions.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 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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