At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the University.
- Company: Join the University of Sydney, a leader in diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, 17% superannuation, and paid cultural leave.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant community with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus wellbeing and safety.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and project coordination experience.
The predicted salary is between 117133 - 117133 $ per year.
Full-time, continuing opportunity located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country. Base Salary from $117,133 plus 17% superannuation.
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority.
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:
As Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Enablement, you will be responsible for enabling and driving structured coordination, communication and engagement across HSW initiatives to support the effective implementation and adoption of HSW systems, frameworks and programs across the University. The role ensures work is structured, visible and aligned to HSW priorities, translating system changes and organisational requirements into clear, practical communications, training and engagement approaches that enable sustained behavioural and operational change. This role has a strong continuous improvement focus.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Coordinate delivery of HSW initiatives and activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and enablement across HSW systems, processes and operations.
- Develop and support communication materials.
- Coordinate and support stakeholder engagement, learning and change activities.
- Maintain project documentation and records.
- Support workshops, training and engagement initiatives.
- Monitor and triage HSW central mailbox.
About you:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, business, project management, health and safety or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects, initiatives or programs, including planning, tracking activities and managing competing priorities.
- Experience developing and delivering communication materials and content across a range of formats (e.g. emails, intranet, presentations, campaigns).
- Experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, meetings and training sessions.
- Proven ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, practical and audience-appropriate communication.
- Experience maintaining structured documentation, coordination tools and records to support delivery and reporting.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders to support implementation, engagement and adoption of initiatives.
Why work with us:
We know our people are what make the University's mission possible. Alongside meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits designed to support you financially, personally and professionally.
Key benefits include:
- Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave: Indigenous employees are entitled to 5 days of paid leave and 10 days of unpaid leave each year to participate in cultural and ceremonial activities and fulfil community obligations.
- Career Development: Access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding.
- Community and Connection: Be part of a vibrant community with opportunities to connect through staff networks (our YURA Network), mentoring, cultural events and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible Work and Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, 17% employer superannuation, Fitness Passport, generous leave provisions, staff discounts and access to a wide range of University facilities and services.
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.
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.
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.
How to apply:
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. We understand that everyone applies differently. If you’d prefer to have an informal conversation before applying, we welcome you to get in touch so we can talk through the role and process.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Enablement employer: University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, offering a supportive and culturally safe environment that fosters professional growth and community engagement. With generous benefits such as cultural leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to Indigenous professional development programs, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Indigenous health education. Joining this prestigious institution means being part of a dedicated community committed to improving health outcomes and embedding First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
