Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Job no: 503197

Work type: Professional

Location: Bruce

Categories: Administration, Governance and Legal

• Foster a proactive safety and wellbeing culture that empowers every member of our diverse community.
• UC Level 9, Salary Range $131,884 pa - $138,026 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Safety & Wellbeing Manager to help shape a proactive, values-led safety culture across our diverse university community.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Risk & Safety, you'll lead key functions including WHS risk management, incident investigations, hazard assessments, and internal audits. You'll also design and deliver wellbeing initiatives that support mental, emotional, and social health—ensuring they are accessible, culturally safe, and responsive to the evolving needs of our students and staff.

This role is central to embedding safety and wellbeing into everyday practice. You'll oversee the development and continuous improvement of systems, policies, and programs, and work collaboratively across all areas of the University to foster a culture of care, accountability, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of health, safety, and wellbeing strategies and systems.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and internal standards.
• Oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, and internal audits.
• Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing through campaigns, training, and engagement.
• Manage wellbeing programs addressing mental, emotional, and social health.
• Provide high-level reporting and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a small team of safety professionals.

About You:

You are a collaborative leader with a strong background in workplace health and safety, risk management, and wellbeing. You bring strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating safe and supportive environments.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in WHS, wellbeing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation (e.g., WHS Act 2011, SRC Act 1988).
• Proven experience in leading safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and team leadership.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your Resume We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

For job specific information: please contact Warwick Bennett, Deputy Director Risk and Safety on

or email

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on or email If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 21 September 2025

Advertised: 11 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time