Senior Work Health and Safety Project Coordinator

About the role

The University of Canberra seeks a Senior Work Health and Safety Project Coordinator to lead a two-year project aimed at enhancing WHS systems, governance, and practices across the Faculty of Science and Technology. This role requires strong project coordination experience, particularly in laboratory, research, technical, or facilities-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve WHS systems, governance, and risk management.
• Review and enhance laboratory, fieldwork, and high-risk activity processes.
• Develop consistent WHS procedures, training frameworks, and induction programs.
• Strengthen incident investigation and continuous improvement practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to embed sustainable WHS improvements across the Faculty.

Requirements

This role is ideal for a WHS professional with strong project coordination experience, particularly within laboratory, research, technical, or facilities-based environments, who enjoys delivering practical improvements and building lasting organizational capability.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a relevant tertiary qualification in WHS, engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in WHS management or project coordination.

Skills

• Strong project coordination and leadership skills.
• Experience in laboratory, fieldwork, and high-risk activity processes.
• Ability to develop and implement WHS procedures and training frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of incident investigation and continuous improvement practices.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Family-friendly policies.
• On-campus gym, medical services, cafes, post office, supermarket, and early childhood education and care facilities.
• Professional development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs, and discounts).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private health plan (Bupa).

Culture

The University of Canberra offers a supportive and inclusive environment, committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. It provides various amenities such as an on-campus gym, medical services, cafes, post office, supermarket, and early childhood education and care facilities. Additionally, the university supports professional development through various programs and discounts.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab on the job posting. Your CV should be aligned with the Position Description, highlighting your skills and experience in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Working Rights

Applicants must have valid working rights at the time of submission. For more information, please contact Jane Ebner, Operations Manager, at jane.ebner@canberra.edu.au or the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au.