Internal Vacancies

Health and Safety Lead

The role

• Continuing, Full time (35 hours per week)
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 pa ($62.39 to $70.62 per hour) plus 17% superannuation
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange or Wagga Wagga

In this newly created role as Health and Safety Lead, you will be responsible for the operational leadership, management and continuous improvement of health and safety programs and systems across the University. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs and initiatives that ensure a safe, healthy and compliant environment for our staff, students and visitors.

You will lead, mentor and develop a team of health and safety professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and consistent ways of working across a dispersed team. In addition, you will build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and provide strategic, pragmatic and risk-based advice on complex health and safety matters.

About you  

• Demonstrated experience and success leading a team of HSW practitioners.
• Proven ability to uplift and improve safety culture and outcomes, and experience in leading the design and implementation of safety management systems and programs in a complex environment.
• Expertise in developing and implementing HSW policies, standards and reporting, and strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards (including ISO 45001).
• Proven experience providing strategic, credible and risk-based advice to senior leaders, including on complex incident and risk matters.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, and ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Postgraduate qualifications in WHS, risk management or a related field would be highly regarded.

Why join us

We offer a range of great employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation
• Work life balance – 35 hour work weeks and generous leave options, including flexi leave and an option to purchase additional leave
• Discounts at a range of gyms through the fitness passport initiative
• Discounted goods and services through a range of corporate partners
• Salary packaging and sacrifice options available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities, including free unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

About us 

Learn more about the Division of Safety, Security, and Wellbeing here.

To apply 

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information 

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Rhiannon O’Callaghan | Talent Acquisition Consultant | jobs@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 25 June 2026

Please note we will be reviewing applications on submission. The position may be filled before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Applications will close once the role is filled, or by the close date stated above, whichever comes first. 

Advertised: 04 Jun 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Jun 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time