Health & Safety Manager
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