Senior Manager, Health, Safety & WellnessJoin to apply for the Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness role at The University of Queensland1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness role at The University of QueenslandGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural SciencesFull-Time, continuing position.The full-time base salary will range from $132,647 - $140,276.33 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)To work flexibly across our St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park campusesAbout This OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to take on the role of Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness (HSW) within the newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the HSW function, fostering a proactive and positive safety culture that promotes the highest standards of practice while ensuring compliance with legislation and national standards.In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to the faculty executive, guiding a high-performing team in the delivery of HSW services across multiple campuses and sites. You will play a key role in implementing university-wide HSW strategies in collaboration with central colleagues and contribute to identifying and responding to emerging priorities across the faculty.This position requires flexibility, with responsibilities extending across the St Lucia, Herston, and Dutton Park campuses, offering variety, influence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking academic environment.Key Responsibilities Will IncludeProvide expert advice to senior leadership on Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities, ensuring comprehensive understanding of safety risks and the overall HSW status across the organisation.Lead and manage a high-performing team, fostering staff development, performance, and collaboration with central HSW teams, faculty, and university colleagues.Oversee the delivery of responsive HSW services, ensuring a uniform, best-practice approach and a culture of continuous improvement and service optimisation.Develop and implement strategies, programs, and audits to enhance HSW performance, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and university policies, and engage with regulators and relevant university entities during inspections, audits, and investigations.For a full position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.auAbout UQAs 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 student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.BenefitsJoin a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnightHealth 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 familyUQ Study for StaffOn-campus childcare options – St LuciaCheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)Salary packaging optionsAbout YouPost-graduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise managing OHS in a complex, multi-site setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.Demonstrated achievement in driving significant positive health, safety, and wellness-related outcomes in a large, complex organization.Experience in leading change, particularly in enhancing organizational safety climate and culture.Ability to lead teams constructively, outcomes-focused, and collaborate with management, peers, stakeholders, and client groups.Experience engaging with regulators.High-level interpersonal and communication skills.The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, and education verification.Questions?For more information, contact Dr Zoe Cahill, Faculty Executive Manager, at hmbs.fem@uq.edu.au. For application queries, email talent@uq.edu.au with the job reference number (below) in the subject line.How to ApplyAll applicants must upload:A cover letter explaining how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ sectionA resumeOther InformationUQ is committed to fairness, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates who don’t meet all criteria to apply and demonstrate potential. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. For accessibility support, contact talent@uq.edu.au.Application deadline: Tuesday, 20 May at 11:00 pm AEST (R-50928). Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, 30 May.
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