Manager, Safety Specialists

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 520539
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Administration & Executive support
- Lead UWA’s specialist safety programs across engineering, chemical, radiation, and emergency domains.
- Coach and guide academic and professional leaders on proactive risk and safety management.
- Full-time appointment fixed term 20/10/2025 - 12/02/2027.
- Base salary range: $129,497 - $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

**About the area**
UWA’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Directorate leads the development and implementation of strategic health and safety initiatives across the University. The team supports staff, students, and stakeholders in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant work and study environment aligned with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020. This role sits within a specialist unit responsible for key risk domains including engineering, diving and boating, radiation, chemical management, and emergency preparedness.

About the opportunity
- Lead a team of WHS specialists to implement and audit UWA’s Safety Management System across complex, high-risk disciplines.
- Provide expert advice and training to academic and professional stakeholders to foster a culture of proactive risk management.
- Build and maintain pragmatic partnerships to embed safety into day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification in occupational safety, science, engineering or similar, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience leading safety teams and managing complex WHS issues across high-risk environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and communication skills, with proven ability to influence across academic and operational units.
- Knowledge and experience in developing safety management systems, risk registers, emergency planning and incident investigation.
- Ability to manage WHS audits, drive continuous improvement, and oversee specialist areas such as radiation, chemical or diving safety.

Special Requirements
- Current “C” class driver’s licence.
- Occasional travel and after-hours work may be required.
- WHS Lead Auditor, ICAM/TapRoot and Training & Assessment qualifications are desirable.

**How to apply**
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 19 June 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

**About the University**
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 12 Jun 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:19 Jun 2025**W. Australia Standard Time