Safety Management Specialist
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
- Shape a peoplefocused safety system that helps our community thrive
- Lead safety and wellbeing innovation using a modern proactive SafetyII approach
- Drive cultural change and elevate safety and wellbeing with strong team collaboration
About the Opportunity
Playing a pivotal role within the People and Wellbeing Safety Team this role will see you shaping a people-focused safety and wellbeing system that empowers staff and students to thrive. Leading the design and continuous improvement of the Universitys Work Health and Safety Management System you will embed a Safety-II approach that ensures as many things as possible go right. Working across diverse campuses and environments you will influences cultural change develop lean and accessible processes and deliver training that enhances user experience. Operating with a high level of independence this role will see you partnering with leaders to drive strategic safety initiatives balancing compliance with innovation. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the Universitys mission by creating a safe inclusive and supportive environment.
This is a unique opportunity to join a team that thrives on a culture of learning support and genuine collaboration united by a shared commitment to strengthening safety and wellbeing across the entire University. By joining us youll tap into deep collective expertise and play a key role in elevating the safety resources that help our people thrive.
About the University
The University of Tasmania is a mission-driven institution dedicated to making a difference for Lutruwita/Tasmania and a distinctive contribution from Tasmania to the world. As the sole university on the island the University is deeply embedded in the social economic and environmental fabric of Tasmania working in close partnership with communities industry and government to address key challenges in education health productivity and climate action. The University takes pride in its place-based identity leveraging Tasmanias unique geography culture and resources to offer world-leading research and education.
The Universitys vision is to be a placewhere we care forourselves carefor others care for community and carefor country. We take a holistic and evidence-based approach to health and wellbeing focusing on managing illness preventing harm and promoting flourishing in our people teams and organisation.
Whats Required
- Proven ability to design and implement user-focused systems and/or processes in complex organisational environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive behavioural change in safety culture.
- Experience developing and delivering clear practical resources and training packages for diverse audiences.
- Advanced project management skills with capacity to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of WHS legislation standards and best practice methodologies.
Qualifications and Licenses
- Relevantor related tertiary qualificationand/or an equivalentcombination of relevantexperienceand education/traininginlarge or complexorganisations.
- Current drivers licence.
- Ability to travel intrastate/interstate and work in remote locations as required.
Whats on Offer
This is a unique opportunity offered at 0.5 FTE for 9 months with a high level of flexibility on the structure of the hours of work between 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday inclusive. The salary for the role is pro-rata accordingly and offered at the HEO Level 8
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
How to Apply
If this role is of interest we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your up-to-date resume and:
- A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
- Your up to date resume
- Please note this role is offered to current University of Staff only in the first instance
- Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 25th January 2026
For further information about this position please contact:
PD - Safety Management Specialist (Jan 2026).pdf
To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
