Work Health and Safety Manager
Core
Strategic leadership and operational oversight of Work Health and Safety (WHS) across a university college, ensuring compliance and driving safety culture in high-risk teaching, research, and operational environments.
Role type
Senior Work Health and Safety Manager
Builds
Safe work practices, risk management systems, and compliance frameworks for staff, students, and facilities.
Domain
Higher Education / Health and Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
WHS legislation expertise, team leadership, risk and hazard management, audit program management, training and induction design, stakeholder partnership building, strategic planning, incident response management
Preferred skills
Experience in complex operating environments, ability to cultivate change, interdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
WHS management systems, audit tools
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and management oversight of WHS requirements; Act as subject matter expert on WHS legislation; Lead implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems; Oversee safety requirements for staff, students, facilities, and equipment; Develop and deliver training and capability-building initiatives; Establish and manage audit and review programs; Lead and develop the WHS team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
