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Health and Safety Project Coordinator

AUD 108,021 - 115,233
Application Deadline:6 October 2026
Sydney, New South Wales, AU

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Job Description

This full-time, two-year Health and Safety Project Coordinator role supports strategic H&S transformation at UNSW by coordinating projects across various workstreams, tracking deliverables, and engaging stakeholders. The position requires a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent experience, demonstrated project coordination skills in a complex environment, strong organizational abilities, and excellent communication and data analysis skills.

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Key Responsibilities

  • UNSW is embarking on a significant transformation across its Health & Safety (H&S) function, with a focus on strengthening systems, processes, data insights, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement across the University.
  • We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Health & Safety Project Coordinator to support the delivery of strategic projects and initiatives that enhance health, safety and wellbeing outcomes for our staff, students and wider community.
  • Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, Projects, you will support the delivery of projects and initiatives across the Health & Safety function, working across key streams including Systems & Data, Risk & Assurance, Safety Operations, Contractor Safety, and Health & Wellbeing.
  • You will play a key role in helping teams coordinate projects, improve processes, track deliverables, engage stakeholders, and support transformational change across a complex and dynamic environment.

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 Project Coordinator at University of New South Wales close on 6 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 108,021 – 115,233, 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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