HSW Advisory Manager 

(HE09) $128,217 to $137,173 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Continuing full time position available immediately to join the University during a time of history making change!

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow, take on new challenges, and make an impact. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to step into your next big opportunity, let’s connect!

The HR Branch is contained within the Division of University Operations and serves a client base of approx. 8,000 staff across all locations of the University. The HSW portfolio is responsible for the University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Management Framework and coordinates the management of HR and HSW risks and engagement with internal / external audit processes. The HSW portfolio provides core services such as the management of the University’s self-insurance license; the formulation of safety and injury management policy and procedure; and the formulation of strategies that assist the University to build and maintain a culture of safety and a workplace that is compliant with the Return To Work SA Code of Conduct for Self-Insurance; and, frameworks and tools to support staff wellbeing. The HSW portfolio also provides a range of shared services such as the provision of HSW advice; case management for workers compensation claims, rehabilitation coordination for non-work-related injuries; and oversight of the investigation of key incidents.

Working under broad direction the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisory Manager is a key leadership role for the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team. The Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisory Manager will be responsible for a large team of Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisors and Officers to deliver timely and comprehensive Health, Safety & Wellbeing advice and support across the University. This role will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operational HSW services to the Faculties and Divisions, and for building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholder across the University.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in leading the management of HSW systems across a large and complex business units
• Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising a team within a HSW environment.
• High level of ability to build and foster relationships with key stakeholders to drive key business outcomes
• Extensive knowledge of work health and safety processes, management systems, relevant legislation, and hazard management practices
• High level communication skills, including verbal and report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to promote the Organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behavior expectations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavor - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behavior Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division’s broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/operations/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 16 February 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

Potential candidates are encouraged to reach out for a confidential discussion about the position, contact:

Paul Roberts
Director, HSW
Human Resources, Division of University Operations
Mobile: 0420 958394
e-mail: paul.roberts@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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