Director, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Systems

The Next Step Recruitment Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director Systems and Enablement to lead strategic direction for HSW systems, governance, assurance, reporting and digital enablement across the University.

This senior role shapes proactive risk management, embeds health, safety and wellbeing into daily work, and partners with Executive and Senate to drive continuous improvement and organisational excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level or professional WHS qualifications with experience in safety culture development.
• Experience applying WHS legislation, policies and standards across a large, regulated organisation.
• Proven capability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive practical compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of HSW Systems and Enablement strategy and objectives.
• Oversee team leadership and budget management.
• Evolve governance and reporting framework for HSW functions across the University.
• Steer a university-wide assurance/audit program.
• Provide strategic oversight for HSW systems and digital enablement initiatives.
• Lead University-wide HSW program management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

WHS Expertise

Risk Management

Program Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in WHS or related discipline

Tools

HSMS Systems

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director Systems and Enablement to lead strategic direction for HSW systems, governance, assurance, reporting and digital enablement across the University.

This senior role shapes proactive risk management, embeds health, safety and wellbeing into daily work, and partners with Executive and Senate to drive continuous improvement and organisational excellence.