Health and Safety Manager, Projects

• Employment Type: Full Time 
• Duration: Continuous  
• Remuneration: Level 9, $153,933 - $163, 338 + 17% superannuation 
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW 

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.  

Why Your Role Matters: 

UNSW is undertaking a significant transformation of its Health & Safety (H&S) function, focused on strengthening safety systems, governance, risk management, organisational capability, wellbeing, and continuous improvement across the University. 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Health & Safety Manager, Projects to lead the Health & Safety Program of Work and drive the successful delivery of key projects and initiatives across the University. 

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety Performance & Improvement, and managing one direct report, you will lead a portfolio of projects that drive improvements in safety performance, systems, risk management, wellbeing and operational practices across the University. Working closely with stakeholders across H&S Operations, Estates & Contractors, and Health & Wellbeing, you will provide strategic leadership of project governance, planning and delivery, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities, continuous improvement objectives and sustainable outcomes. 

Your focus: 

• Lead the governance, planning and delivery of the Health & Safety Program of Work, ensuring alignment with University priorities and H&S objectives.  
• Drive the successful delivery of transformational projects and initiatives across multiple Health & Safety workstreams, including systems, risk, wellbeing, contractor management and operations. 
• Establish and oversee project governance, reporting frameworks, schedules and performance measures to support program delivery and benefits realisation.  
• Partner with stakeholders across Health & Safety, Estates, Contractors and Health & Wellbeing to ensure project outcomes are successfully embedded into operational practice.  
• Lead the identification and management of project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation pathways.  
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, project sponsors and key stakeholders to support engagement, alignment and successful project outcomes.  
• Lead, coach and develop team members while contributing to strategic planning, organisational change and the ongoing development of Health & Safety capability across the University. 

Who You Are: 

• You have extensive experience leading complex programs and projects, ideally within a Health & Safety, risk, transformation, operational improvement or related environment.  
• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or project management certification, with qualifications in business, analytics or a related discipline highly regarded. 
• You have demonstrated success delivering large-scale programs of work, including governance, planning, delivery and change management. 
• You possess strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including the ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies and competing priorities. 
• You are an exceptional relationship builder, with the ability to influence and build rapport with senior leaders, supervisors, business partners and stakeholders at all levels.  
• You are an innovative and strategic thinker, with the ability to identify opportunities, solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement. 
• You have strong data and analytical capabilities, including experience translating data into meaningful insights, reporting and dashboards that support decision-making and organisational performance.  

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description. 

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter (required) detailing your interest and suitability for the job before Monday 5th October by 11:55pm.  

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application. 

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:  

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)  
• Additional 3 days leave during December shutdown period. 
• Career development opportunities  
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses 
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.  
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport) 

Job queries contact: For queries on the recruitment process, please contact Katherine Molloy: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au    

Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.    

Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.   

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