Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Enablement

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous cultural leave

Indigenous career development

Community and connection

Flexible work arrangements

17% employer superannuation

Fitness Passport

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Enablement to coordinate HSW initiatives and drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and programs. You will translate changes into practical communications, training and engagement approaches to enable sustained behavioral and operational change.

Based on Camperdown Campus, this continuing full-time role focuses on structured coordination, engagement with stakeholders, and supporting workshops, training,

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multiple projects and prioritising tasks.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear communications.
• Experience developing content for emails, intranets, presentations.
• Proven ability to support stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong documentation and records management practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of HSW initiatives and activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and enablement across HSW systems and processes.
• Develop and support communication materials for various formats.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, learning and change activities.
• Maintain project documentation and records; support workshops and training.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Documentation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or related discipline

Job description

Job Details

Full-time, continuing opportunity

Located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country

Base Salary from $117,133 plus 17% superannuation

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the team

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team plays a critical role in enabling safe, healthy and sustainable ways of working across the University. Through listening, learning and a commitment to continuous improvement, HSW promotes consistent best practice, frameworks and standards across all faculties and business areas. Together, the team helps shape a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are embedded into everyday work, supporting organisational excellence and long-term success.

About the opportunity

As Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Enablement, you will be responsible for enabling and driving structured coordination, communication and engagement across HSW initiatives to support the effective implementation and adoption of HSW systems, frameworks and programs across the University. The role ensures work is structured, visible and aligned to HSW priorities, translating system changes and organisational requirements into clear, practical communications, training and engagement approaches that enable sustained behavioural and operational change. This role has a strong continuous improvement focus.

• coordinate delivery of HSW initiatives and activities
• drive continuous improvement and enablement across HSW systems, processes and operations
• develop and support communication materials
• coordinate and support stakeholder engagement, learning and change activities
• maintain project documentation and records
• support workshops, training and engagement initiatives
• monitor and triage HSW central mailbox

About you

• tertiary qualifications in communications, business, project management, health and safety or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
• demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects, initiatives or programs, including planning, tracking activities and managing completing priorities
• experience developing and delivering communication materials and content across a range of formats (e.g. emails, intranet, presentations, campaigns)
• experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, meetings and training sessions
• proven ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, practical and audience-appropriate communication
• experience maintaining structured documentation, coordination tools and records to support delivery and reporting
• experience working with multiple stakeholders to support implementation, engagement and adoption of initiatives

Why work with us

We know our people are what make the University's mission possible. Alongside meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits designed to support you financially, personally and professionally.

• Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave: Indigenous employees are entitled to 5 days of paid leave and 10 days of unpaid leave each year to participate in cultural and ceremonial activities and fulfil community obligations.
• Career Development: Access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding
• Community and Connection: Be part of a vibrant community with opportunities to connect through staff networks (our YURA Network), mentoring, cultural events and professional Development opportunities
• Flexible Work and Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, 17% employer superannuation, Fitness Passport, generous leave provisions, staff discounts and access to a wide range of University facilities and services.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Applications

Applications Close Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM

Equity encouragement

Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

General statements

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.

More information

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