Manager, Health and Wellbeing

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

Exciting Opportunity for an experienced Manager, Health & Wellbeing to join Swinburne University of Technology
- 12-month fixed terM/Full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
- HEW 9 position | 17% super | flexible/ hybrid options available

**About the Role**
Are you passionate about creating healthier, more supportive workplaces? Swinburne University is seeking an experienced Manager, Health & Wellbeing to lead transformative wellbeing initiatives and shape the future of health, safety, and wellness across our community.

As a key leader within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team (People & Culture), you will design and drive the strategic direction of our Health and Wellbeing Framework. You’ll take ownership of programs that proactively address psychosocial risks and promote mental and physical wellbeing, making a tangible difference in the lives of our staff and students.

In this impactful role, you’ll collaborate with diverse internal and external partners to deliver evidence-based systems, resources, and initiatives that foster a safe, thriving, and inclusive university environment.

Join a forward-thinking institution where your expertise will elevate our workplace culture and community wellbeing. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape a healthier future for all at Swinburne.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a medium to large sized organisation, in the key accountabilities below:

- Extensive experience in managing psychological health and safety, ideally within a university or comparable setting.
- Proven ability to lead and develop comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
- Strong understanding of legislative requirements and best practices in occupational health and safety.
- Experience in overseeing injury management processes, including rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
- Effective leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.

**Qualifications**
A postgraduate qualification in fields such as (Psychology, Health Promotion, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Mental Health, Counseling or related disciplines) and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of both.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Friday 13th June 2025 at 5pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology to work together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

**Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes**

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.



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