At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment.
- Company: Join the University of Sydney, a leader in health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and wellbeing while shaping a positive culture.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and experience in health and safety management.
The predicted salary is between 162528 - 162528 $ per year.
Located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country. Base Salary from $162,528 plus 17% superannuation.
About the team
The Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team plays a critical role in enabling safe, healthy and sustainable ways of working across the University. Through listening, learning and a commitment to continuous improvement, HSW promotes consistent best practice, frameworks and standards across all faculties and business areas. Together, the team helps shape a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are embedded into everyday work, supporting organisational excellence and long‑term success.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Director, HSW Partnering, you will provide operational leadership for health and safety partnering services across multiple portfolios and organisational units, driving consistent implementation of the University’s Health and Safety Management System and central HSW initiatives to strengthen culture, compliance and performance. As the HSW Manager Partnering, you will be accountable for the leadership, performance and capability of a HSW Partnering team, including workforce planning, role clarity, capability development and the ongoing effectiveness of the partnering model to deliver enterprise‑wide, risk‑based and high‑impact HSW outcomes aligned to organisational priorities.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- lead HSW Partnering Service Delivery
- drive continuous improvement and health and safety performance
- provide strategic HSW leadership and advice
- ensure effective implementation of the Health and Safety Management System
- oversee the daily delivery of HSW Partnering Services with a focus on agile, responsive, outcome driven service delivery
- build capability, culture and deliver strategic initiatives.
About you
- tertiary qualifications in relevant field as appropriate for nature of portfolio or equivalent combination of training and experience e.g. construction and/or facilities management experience
- ICAM Lead Investigator or equivalent
- demonstrated experience leading and developing high‑performing teams, driving capability uplift, accountability and consistent service delivery
- proven ability to engage, influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and coordinate cross‑functional responses in complex organisational environments
- demonstrated experience designing strategic safety, health and wellbeing programs with strong knowledge of WH&S legislation and Codes of Practice
- extensive experience managing serious, high‑risk or complex incidents, including driving systemic improvements, governance and regulatory engagement
- experience leading complex projects or initiatives, delivering organisational change and continuous improvement outcomes.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre‑employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‑employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager Partnering in Sydney employer: The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is an exceptional employer, particularly for the role of Student Experience Officer (Identified), offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. With generous cultural leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to professional development programs, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful initiatives that foster connection and engagement within the student community. The university's commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with its recognition as an AWEI Platinum Employer, makes it a standout choice for those seeking a rewarding and impactful career.
