Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant

18 hours ago

Canberra ACT, Australia Australian National University Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)

Salary package: $118,399 - $126,607 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

  • Proactive leadership opportunity to enhance and drive operational and cultural improvements in work, health, safety and wellbeing.
  • Be part of a new and exciting phase in guiding the University to practically manage WHS risks in the University workplace.
  • Positively influence safety culture through a pragmatic approach to stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.

Position overview

The Senior WHS Consultant (SWC) will report to a manager within the Safety and Wellbeing (S&W) team and provide WHS consultancy services as well as WHS project delivery in line with the Safety and Wellbeing Strategic Plan. Working within a team of professionals in the S&W team, the SWC will be responsible for completing assigned tasks, delivering projects and providing procedural, work environment, risk assessment and audit services and advice to facilitate effective implementation of the University' WHSMS.

The SWC will work closely with senior leaders, managers, colleagues and stakeholders across the University community including WHS Committees, subcommittees and other work health and safety specialists in local areas. The SWC will also liaise with key external stakeholders including consultants, contractors, auditors and regulators, other universities and agencies, as required.

For further information please contact: Pru May, Senior Manager, Work, Health and Safety, E:

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure your expression of interest includes the following documents:

  • A statement of claims, of no more than five hundred (500) words, addressing the selection criteria listed in the position descriptor for this position.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than two (2) pages which includes the name and contact details of at least one (1) referee (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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