Senior Health & Safety Manager - Systems
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Attractive Remuneration Package
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters
This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of Health & Safety systems and technology across a large, complex organisation. As Senior Health & Safety Manager - Systems, you will drive the strategic development of an ISO 45001-aligned Health & Safety Management System that enables smarter decision-making, stronger governance, and a seamless user experience across the University.
You’ll lead the creation of a single source of truth for all Health & Safety information, while simplifying frameworks, enhancing digital capability, and embedding data-driven insights into operational practice. Working closely with stakeholders across Health & Safety, Estates & Contractors, and Health & Wellbeing, your leadership will help strengthen organisational performance, improve risk visibility, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
This role also provides the opportunity to lead innovation initiatives, explore emerging technologies, and mentor a high-performing team that is passionate about delivering meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the University’s ISO-aligned Health & Safety Management System
- Oversee Health & Safety data architecture, reporting, dashboards, system configuration, and governance processes
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and optimise integrated Health & Safety technology solutions
- Simplify and redesign Health & Safety systems to improve usability, accessibility, and organisational adoption
- Manage governance frameworks for document control, system change management, and digital resource management
- Deliver strategic insights, reporting, and recommendations to executive leaders and governance committees
- Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities through advanced analytics and performance reporting
- Lead stakeholder engagement and communication strategies that promote alignment and consistent Health & Safety messaging
- Explore and pilot emerging technologies including AI, wearables, and drones to enhance Health & Safety performance
- Lead, coach, and develop a collaborative and high-performing team culture
- Partner with Faculties and Divisions to ensure systems and tools meet diverse operational needs across the organisation
Who You Are
You are a strategic systems thinker and experienced Health & Safety leader who thrives on driving transformation through data, technology, and continuous improvement. You bring a strong understanding of governance, systems design, and stakeholder engagement, combined with a passion for creating practical and user-friendly solutions.
You bring:
- Extensive experience leading Health & Safety systems, data, reporting, and governance functions
- Strong expertise in ISO-aligned Health & Safety Management Systems and system simplification initiatives
- Proven capability in data architecture, analytics, KPI development, and executive reporting
- Experience configuring and optimising digital systems and user-focused technology solutions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across complex environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven mindset
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a focus on coaching, collaboration, and capability uplift
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and strategic initiatives
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience in Health & Safety, systems, or a related discipline
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & Cover Letter by 11:55pm, 1st June 2026
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
- Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
