Health & Safety Manager

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our client is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and deliver health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across a large and diverse university environment.

This is a 3 month contract perfect for a candidate who is immediately available.

Working as part of the People & Culture team, this position will oversee compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement activities to ensure a safe and supportive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the university’s Safety Management System and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards
  • Identify and manage key health and safety risks, implementing effective improvement strategies
  • Lead and support the delivery of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing services, including emergency management and injury management
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical, high-quality safety advice and guidance
  • Manage and mentor a small team, promoting professional development and a proactive safety culture
  • Contribute to safety projects, audits, and performance reporting

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
  • Proven leadership experience within a large, complex organisation (education, government, or corporate)
  • Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management, and audit frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement safety management systems and improvement programs
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
  • Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

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