Work Health and Safety Consultant (Training Systems Project Lead)

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 6 months)

• Lead improvements in monitoring and reporting of WHS training completions
• Support compliance with regulatory and industry standard WHS training
• Enhance internal training systems to align to AS/NZS ISO 45001

Position overview

The People and Culture Division is seeking an experienced professional to lead a six-month project to enhance the identification, tracking, monitoring and reporting of Work Health and Safety (WHS) training requirements for staff and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students across the University.

Working within the Safety and Wellbeing team, the WHS Consultant will review current practices, engage stakeholders, map processes, support pilot initiatives and develop practical guidance to improve WHS training compliance and record management. The project aims to establish a more efficient, consistent and scalable approach to managing training requirements, evidence and reporting across diverse teaching, research and operational environments.

Reporting to the Manager, Safety and Wellbeing, the role works collaboratively with WHS consultants, health and safety practitioners, school and college managers, learning and training stakeholders, data and systems specialists, WHS committees and subject matter experts. While the position has no direct reports, it plays a key role in coordinating stakeholder engagement and supporting project delivery across the University.

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 listed in the Position Descriptor.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least two (2) 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.