"Health and Safety Project and Systems Lead"

Seeking an experienced Health and Safety Project and Systems Lead

• Fixed term (12 months), full-time role based at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 9 + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

Join a team making a meaningful impact on health, safety and wellbeing at Swinburne.

Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the Health and Safety Project & Systems Lead is responsible for the successful end to end delivery of priority Health, Safety and Wellbeing projects and system initiatives aligned to the University’s HSW Program of Work.

The role leads the planning, delivery and embedding of complex initiatives, translating strategic priorities, audit findings and regulatory obligations into practical solutions, operational tools and sustainable system enhancements. Exercising a high level of autonomy and professional judgement, the position manages project scope, timelines, risks, interdependencies and stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes, drive organisational adoption and build lasting capability across the University.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Lead the end to end delivery of assigned HSW projects and system initiatives, from initiation through to implementation, handover and benefits realisation.
• Translate HSW strategy, audit findings, regulatory requirements and executive priorities into approved project plans and delivered outcomes, with clearly scoped, costed and sequenced deliverables.
• Develop and implement practical systems, tools, frameworks and processes that strengthen HSW capability, assurance and risk management maturity.
• Independently manage complex HSW projects using appropriate project management methodologies, tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Own delivery of project outputs, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, system enabled (e.g. WHSMS, digital platforms) and aligned to organisational governance frameworks.
• Operates as a trusted senior specialist, exercising independent judgement and shaping project level decisions that influence University wide HSW capability, assurance and compliance outcomes.

For more information on this role, please refer to the Position Description.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate level qualification in a relevant discipline and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday 22nd March at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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