Senior Officer, Health

3 days ago

Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time $96,000 - $103,000 per year

Job no: 576687

Work type: Full-time

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Administration, Human / People Services

  • Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
  • Full-time and continuing
  • HEW 6 $96,276 - $103, % Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role

We're seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Officer, Health & Safety Programs to play a key role in enhancing and facilitating health and safety training and engagement programs across the University. In this role, you'll collaborate with subject matter experts to develop engaging content, support the coordination of training and engagement activities and ensure alignment with relevant legislation and standards. Your work will directly contribute to a safer, more informed environment for all staff and students.

As the Senior Officer, Health & Safety Programs, you will:

  • Partner with subject matter experts to source and refine health and safety training content.
  • Analyse learning objectives and stakeholder needs to determine the most effective and accessible delivery methods.
  • Design and format training and engagement materials using standard software tools, ensuring they are impactful, user-friendly and meet accessibility and compliance standards.
  • Coordinate logistical and administrative aspects of training and program delivery, including managing registrations, booking venues and catering and creating visually appealing and customer focused communications.
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the University's Health and Safety Training Framework by identifying competency gaps and recommending solutions.

About you

You're a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and organisational skills. You are confident working with digital platforms and thrive in a collaborative environment that is passionate about delivering high-quality, accessible learning experiences that promote a strong safety culture.

You bring:

  • A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to provide training session and team overviews in both virtual and face-to-face group settings.
  • A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable.

To apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Claire Heazlewood - Senior Manager, Health & Safety Programs on

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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