Senior WHS Consultant - (Data, Systems and Assurance Project Lead)

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

• Lead improvements in systems assurance with a focus on regulatory compliance
• Support systems alignment to AS/NZS ISO 45001
• Ensure systems focus on a risk-based approach to safety and quality management

Position overview

The People and Culture Division is seeking an experienced professional to lead a project that strengthens WHS data, systems, reporting and governance across the University. Working with stakeholders across Safety and Wellbeing, local areas, ITS and external providers, the role will improve data quality, streamline reporting processes, enhance system effectiveness, and support evidence-based decision-making to drive WHS compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

The position reports to a Manager, Safety and Wellbeing, operates under broad direction. It does not have direct reports, but may lead project working groups, coordinate contributions from WHS consultants and local area subject matter experts and provide technical direction on project deliverables.

The role works closely with Safety and Wellbeing leaders and consultants, WHS Committees and subcommittees, local area leaders and managers, school and college representatives, technical specialists, data and digital teams, procurement/contract stakeholders and external vendors. The role also liaises with auditors, consultants, regulators and other universities or agencies where required.

The position is a senior enabling role. It must balance strategic uplift with practical implementation, bringing stakeholders on the journey while ensuring that WHS reporting, evidence and assurance expectations are clear, consistent and defensible.

For further information please contact Prudence May, Senior Manager, WHS, E: Prudence.May@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Position Descriptor.
• 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.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.