Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary package: $134,812- $141,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Continuing
Position overview
The Australian National University is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and healthy for all staff, students, contractors and visitors and is without risk to the environment. The Safety and Wellbeing (S&W) team within the People and Culture Division is responsible for the management of Work Health and Safety (WHS), injury prevention and management, and workers compensation and self-insurance.
The Manager, WHS (Psychosocial) is responsible for leading the University's psychosocial risk management program within the WHS Management System, partnering across Colleges and Divisions to embed good work design, strengthen consultation and reporting pathways, and ensure psychosocial risks are effectively controlled. The role leads through influence to drive consistent, practical outcomes.
The position will provide strategic and expert advice to maintain, implement and continuously improve psychosocial elements of the WHS Management System and associated programs in accordance with the University's legislative obligations and self-insurance requirements. The role will translate data and evidence into clear actions and governance reporting, support risk assessments and incident reviews, and contribute to delivery of University WHS objectives and KPIs.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience delivering psychosocial risk frameworks and programs (ideally aligned to ISO 45001/45003), WHS risk management and assessments, and improvement initiatives in complex organisations, preferably within a self-insurance environment. An outcome-driven professional, you lead through collaboration, communicate with clarity to senior stakeholders, and reliably deliver against agreed objectives and targets while building a positive WHS culture.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kylie Grady, Deputy Chief People Officer – Safety and Wellbeing E:
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Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
* 1-2 page (maximum) response to the requirements of the role. This may include an outline of your strengths against the position description, broadly addressing the selection criteria and requirements for the role, what you specifically offer the role (including information on your demonstrated ability and track record) and what you bring to the WEG, along with anything else you may wish to add.
* A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.