WHS Senior Officer (Psychosocial)

Position overview

The WHS Senior Officer (Psychosocial) is responsible for supporting the delivery of the University's psychosocial risk management program through the provision of expert advice, high-quality analysis and practical risk management solutions. Working closely with leaders, managers and stakeholders across the University, the role helps identify, assess and manage psychosocial hazards while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and alignment with the University's WHS objectives.

As a subject matter expert, you will lead psychosocial risk projects and initiatives, contribute to the development of policies, procedures and resources, and provide reporting and recommendations to support informed decision-making. You will also build organisational capability through training, education and stakeholder engagement, helping embed a positive safety culture and continuous improvement in psychosocial risk management across the University.

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.
• 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.