Work Health and Safety Manager

Torrens Global Education Services Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study free in related course

Wellbeing focus and employee support

Purpose-driven workplace

Job summary

Torrens University Australia is seeking a Work Health and Safety Manager to lead planning, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS across Torrens Global Education and its entities. You’ll partner with business units and leaders to identify physical and psychological risks, ensure compliance with legislation, and manage injuries, workers’ compensation claims, reporting and investigations.

Working closely with HR, campus, risk and project teams, you’ll develop WHS frameworks, policies and

Qualifications

• Qualified WHS professional with at least six years in this specialist area.
• Experience applying WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice in a complex organisation.
• Ability to lead WHS initiatives and practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to advise on safe workplace obligations and legislation.
• Manage injuries and workers' compensation claims end-to-end.
• Develop and maintain WHS frameworks, policies and records across the organisation.
• Deliver health and safety training to key stakeholders.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

WHS expertise

risk assessment

stakeholder engagement

project leadership

communication

policy implementation

Education

WHS qualification

Return to Work Coordinator certificate (SA)

Job description

Who we are?

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams. Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative, and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?

As the Work Health and Safety Manager, you’ll lead the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of work health and safety across Torrens Global Education and its related entities. Acting as a trusted consultant to all levels of staff, you’ll promote safe working practices, strengthen awareness and help ensure compliance with legislation and workplace obligations. You’ll partner with business units and leaders to identify and manage physical and psychological risks, provide practical advice and maintain effective health and safety frameworks. The role also manages work-related and non-work-related injuries, workers compensation claims, reporting, training, incident investigations and WHS projects across the organisation. You’ll help foster a culture of safety awareness and accountability by encouraging open communication, timely reporting and participation in safety initiatives. Working closely with HR, campus, risk and project teams, you’ll support measurable safety improvements and maintain the organisation’s readiness to meet its regulatory and compliance responsibilities.

Principal accountabilities

• Partner with business units to provide advice on safe workplace obligations, frameworks, tools and legislation, helping teams mitigate physical and psychological risks.
• Manage work-related and non-work-related injuries end to end and effectively manage workers compensation claims to support employees and mitigate organisational risk.
• Manage the annual renewal of workers compensation premiums, assess cost drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain WHS frameworks, policies, records and information across the organisation.
• Monitor legislative changes and maintain ongoing compliance with WHS requirements, including relevant regulatory standards and codes of practice.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with department managers to investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Who you are

• A WHS professional with qualifications in work health and safety and/or at least six years’ experience in this specialist area.
• A holder of a Return to Work Coordinator certificate for South Australia.
• Experienced in applying WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice in a complex organisation.
• Experienced in managing work-related injuries, workers compensation claims and end-to-end case management.
• A confident project lead with experience delivering work health and safety initiatives and practical improvements.
• A strong communicator and relationship builder who can consult effectively with leaders, employees and diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and day-to-day workflow under broad supervision.

Preferred location

Preferred location Sydney or Melbourne we are also open to Adelaide and Brisbane location for this role.

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.

What we offer

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position
• Make a measurable impact on employee wellbeing and workplace safety
• A purpose-driven workplace that values community, collaboration and innovation

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Equal opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Job reference

Job reference: R31159 Applications for this role will close on Sunday 18th October.

About Us

As the country’s newest and fastest- growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.