Senior Manager, Work Health and Safety

Classification: Senior Manager 2
Salary package: $147,782 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

• Drive improvements in WHS risk management
• Contribute to maturing the University’s safety culture
• Lead the WHS Operations teams to enable all activities at the University to be conducted safely.

Position overview
In this newly created role, the Senior Manager, Work Health and Safety reports to the Deputy Chief People Officer (Safety and Wellbeing) and is a key member of the leadership within this team. Located within the University People and Culture Division, the Safety and Wellbeing Group are responsible for strategic health and safety advice, administration of the health and safety management system, injury prevention and management services and maintaining the University’s self-insurance.  

The role is responsible for leading and managing the newly formed centralised WHS Operations teams and will have significant influence over future WHS service delivery to the University. The position will provide strategic and expert advice to effectively develop and implement these services and drive a proactive risk management and positive safety culture across the University.

Our ideal candidate
We are looking for a candidate that has previous experience in the design, development and delivery of WHS Management Systems and WHS service delivery at an organisational level., ideally from within a complex or high-risk WHS environment. In addition, we are seeking a candidate with a strong background in risk management and the design, delivery and evaluation of organisational risk frameworks. 

You will be a strong leader and collaborator with excellent communication skills and the ability to relay complex and detailed information in a simple and concise manner. You will be a stellar project manager with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. You will be strategic and results driven, with effective partnership skills and the ability to influence at all levels, including HR colleagues and senior leaders.

What we offer

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your leadership skills.
• The opportunity to network and build relationships with a diverse client group at the heart of Australia's finest university.
• A collaborative team of People and Culture professionals with a "can do" attitude and a fantastic team dynamic.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefit salary sacrificing options.
• Work on a beautiful campus environment on the city's doorstep.

For a copy of the position description or to seek further information, please contact Alex Elliott, Director at Elliott Gray at alex@elliottgray.com.au or call on M:0468554655.

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you email the following documents to Alex Elliot:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (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.