At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion a positive safety culture and support health and safety initiatives across the University.
- Company: Top-ranked university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 17% superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel between campuses and flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in student and community wellbeing while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in OHS legislation and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 104810 - 104810 $ per year.
Play a key role in championing and advancing a positive safety and wellbeing culture across the University.
- People and Culture – Mt Helen Campus
- Full-time, continuing appointment
- HEW 7 - $104,810 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make a difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
As the Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor, you will play a key role in championing and advancing a positive safety and wellbeing culture, while supporting continuous improvement across the University. The role supports leaders, health and safety teams and governance committees to manage health and safety risks, maintain control effectiveness, and produce quality assurance evidence in line with the University’s HSW Governance, Assurance and Enterprise Risk Framework.
You will:
- provide expert health and safety advice across all campuses to support effective OHS strategies, governance, legislative compliance, and continuous improvement;
- coach, support and advise Health and Safety Implementation Teams (HSITs) and Health and Safety Coordination Teams (HSCTs);
- identify and analyse data, trends across incidents, hazards, corrective actions and assurance data, distinguishing local issues from systemic risks, and providing clear summaries and briefing materials to inform governance forums;
- coordinate and undertake regular risk assessments; and
- collaboratively support and influence committees, providing guidance with assurance, evidence and escalation processes, preparing and synthesising governance materials, and reinforcing clear accountability and decision-making responsibilities.
About you
Reporting to the Head, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you will possess proven experience interpreting OHS legislation and applying specialised knowledge to deliver coaching, support and authoritative advice. You will have demonstrated capacity to navigate a large, complex environment with multi-faceted structures and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to address a wide range of stakeholders.
You will possess:
- success in identifying OHS challenges and implementing practical, results-driven solutions across diverse work settings;
- ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver outcomes within required timeframes;
- strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills coupled with attention to detail particularly when working with safety systems, data and reporting;
- experience supporting incident management, injury management and return-to-work processes; and
- capacity to travel between campuses and to work occasionally outside standard working hours.
All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday, 1 November 2026. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.
Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor in Ballarat employer: Federation
As a leading educational institution, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the picturesque Gippsland region, our Mt Helen campus offers unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation in speech pathology, alongside competitive remuneration and generous superannuation. Join us in making a meaningful impact on students' lives and the wider community through our commitment to lifelong learning and research excellence.
