Health and Safety Manager, Projects
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Job Description
This full-time Health and Safety Manager, Projects role involves leading a program of work and driving key H&S transformation projects related to systems, risk, and wellbeing. Key responsibilities include project governance, planning, and delivery, as well as stakeholder engagement. Applicants require extensive experience managing complex H&S or transformation projects, strong project management skills, and excellent stakeholder influencing abilities.
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Key Responsibilities
- UNSW is undertaking a significant transformation of its Health & Safety (H&S) function, focused on strengthening safety systems, governance, risk management, organisational capability, wellbeing, and continuous improvement across the University.
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Health & Safety Manager, Projects to lead the Health & Safety Program of Work and drive the successful delivery of key projects and initiatives across the University.
- Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety Performance & Improvement, and managing one direct report, you will lead a portfolio of projects that drive improvements in safety performance, systems, risk management, wellbeing and operational practices across the University.
- Working closely with stakeholders across H&S Operations, Estates & Contractors, and Health & Wellbeing, you will provide strategic leadership of project governance, planning and delivery, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities, continuous improvement objectives and sustainable outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
- Additional 3 days leave during December shutdown period.
- Job queries contact: For queries on the recruitment process, please contact Katherine Molloy: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Health and Safety Manager, Projects at University of New South Wales close on 5 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is AUD 153,933 – 153,933, plus 17% employer superannuation. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of New South Wales's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of New South Wales, in Sydney, New South Wales, AU. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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