- Leadership opportunity for a Senior Health and Safety Manager, to develop and lead a robust Systems and Governance functions and a team of health and safety professionals
- Apply your expert knowledge to deliver high quality insightful analysis to the University leadership
- Full time, continuing position, offering competitive remuneration and generous employer’s contribution to superannuation
About the opportunityWe are in a period of considerable development to deliver expert and insightful reporting and analysis University wide, including faculties, schools, central units and University exec. As a result, we are seeking a Senior Health and Safety Manager, Systems and Governance to lead a team of Assurance, Reporting, Systems and Project Delivery Safety Partners to ensure delivery of:
- A robust assurance program utilizing internal and external resources to perform Safety Management System compliance audits, specialist audits, and targeted reviews University wide.
- High quality insightful analysis and reporting, discussion papers on a broad range of issues for the university Safety Governance and senior management committees, access to and management of safety performance dashboards.
- Maintain currency of the University Health and Safety Management System, system related tools/databases/software and reporting processes, and Health and Safety policies, procedures, and standards, including oversight and implementation of University wide health and safety system components such as training and safety communications.
The role will support the Chief
Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) translate and disseminate communication of University strategic initiatives into the development of operationally aligned plans for the H&S PSU and its contribution to the University strategy. The role will also ensure relevant and timely health and safety communication across the University.The role will operate at Senate, University Executive, Faculty and Operations leadership team levels, engaging, collaborating and influencing, driving a proactive Systems and Governance strategic agenda and strategic plan. Your high level of business partnering skills will be key to ensuring an effective working relationship between the Health and Safety Professional Services Unit and key client groups.This is a hybrid role (on campus and from home) that could potentially offer flexible working arrangements in the form of condensed working weeks, 4 days PT options for the right candidate.
About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Manager, Systems and Governance who can demonstrate:
- extensive practical experience in applying H&S and Safety Management strategies, with experience in a university or technical environment being advantageous
- demonstrated experience in providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to senior staff to enable them to lead cultural and behavioral change
- extensive practical experience of Work Health and Safety with a demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and policies
- experience in designing and implementing insightful analysis and reporting, discussion papers on a broad range of Safety related issues
- understanding of relevant legislation, Australian standards and guidelines and a detailed knowledge NSW H&S legislation
- a clear, consultative management approach, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to senior staff to enable them to lead cultural and behavioural change
- a high level of stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes
- proven project management experience ensuring key priorities, outcomes and metrics are clearly defined to deliver continuous improvement initiatives
- excellent written and verbal communication skills and significant experience presenting to groups, facilitating workshops, and chairing meetings.
Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sajad Bahram, Recruitment Operations, by email to© The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the for
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