Senior Health & Safety Manager Systems

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 isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were 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. Its the reason were one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre 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.

Youll 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 Universitys 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 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 - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates willbe requiredtoparticipatein 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 followingchecks:

• 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 responsibilityassessments/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.