Senior Manager, Infrastructure Safety and Wellness
3 months ago
Full-time permanent position
Base salary will be in the range of $130,046 to $137,525 + 17% superannuation (HEW 9)
Based at our Picturesque
About This Opportunity
As an Infrastructure Safety and Wellness Manager (known internally as Senior Manager, Infrastructure Safety and Wellness), you'll play a pivotal role in creating a safe and healthy work environment within the Property and Facilities Division. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to ensure compliance with regulations, manage risks, and promote a positive safety culture. Your expertise will be essential in providing guidance to stakeholders, conducting investigations, and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellness practices.
Property and Facilities operate in high-risk construction, infrastructure and estate management safety environments and the position will advise and support diverse teams in how to maintain and enhance safety practices as well as discharging duties to convey UQ’s obligations. There is considerable capacity to identify and lead innovative projects designed to continually improve workplace health, safety and wellness across the Property and Facilities Division and the University.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement health, safety, and wellness strategies aligned with university objectives.
Operational Excellence: Oversee safety programs, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the university.
Expert Advice: Provide guidance on health, safety, and wellness matters to senior leadership.
Team Development: Coach and mentor staff to promote a positive safety culture.
Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs on health, safety, and wellness topics.
Investigations: Conduct investigations into incidents and accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Risk Management: Identify and assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor performance.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
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About You
Join our team as aSenior Manager, Infrastructure Safety and Wellness We're seeking a highly qualified professional with extensive experience in workplace health and safety management. Your expertise in construction, facilities management, and regulatory compliance will be essential in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
Key qualifications include:
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field (e.g., occupational health, safety, science, health, psychology, engineering, or construction management).
Proven experience managing health and safety in large, complex organizations and demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the varied infrastructure risks inherent to large, complex facilities, and high-risk construction activities.
Demonstrable, substantial experience managing workplace health and safety relevant to the risk profiles of large construction or facilities management areas.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures related to health, safety, and wellness.
Experience with the engagement of a range of regulators (e.g. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Electrical Safety Office, Queensland Radiation Safety, Office of Gene Technology Regulator, Queensland Public Health, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (Biosecurity)).
Strong leadership and team management experience.
Proven track record of driving positive health, safety, and wellness outcomes.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Scott Lennon - Associate Director, Campus Safety | Campus Operations (Property & Facilities) at
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must supply the following documents:
Cover letter addressing About you section
Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to u for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close 20/10/2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43643).
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