At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive safety and wellbeing initiatives, providing expert advice and support across the university.
- Company: Join CQUniversity, a leader in inclusive education and workplace culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, professional development, and parental leave.
- Other info: Embrace inclusivity and career growth opportunities in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture and wellbeing in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and extensive experience in safety management required.
The predicted salary is between 125827 - 136078 $ per year.
Join CQUniversity's People and Culture Directorate as a Senior Safety and Wellbeing Adviser and make a meaningful impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people. This exciting role offers the opportunity to drive positive safety outcomes, influence organisational culture, and contribute to a safe and healthy working environment across the University.
In this role, you will provide expert safety, health and wellbeing advice to management, staff and students, while supporting risk management, workplace audits, inspections and incident investigations. You will contribute to the ongoing development of CQUniversity's Safety Management System, provide guidance on workers' compensation and workplace rehabilitation, and develop and deliver safety training.
You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies, while supporting compliance, business continuity and crisis management activities.
Be Rewarded
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary industry practices, with the ability to interpret legislation and provide expert advice on related policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- A relevant degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience in a safety-related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Extensive expertise in risk management frameworks and their practical implementation in high-risk environments.
- Significant experience providing high-level practical health, safety and psychosocial advice, with a focus on promoting a positive safety culture.
- Well-developed communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence safety outcomes.
Pre-Employment Checks
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable). The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.
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