Manager - Health Safety & Wellbeing

Manager - Health Safety & Wellbeing

Job No.: 698979

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $145,062 - $153,976 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash University has two exciting opportunities for continuing, full-time Manager roles that sit at the centre of that work, guiding a dedicated Health, Safety and Wellbeing team across the Clayton campus and beyond.

What You'll Be Leading

Reporting into the Buildings and Property Business Support leadership group, you will set the strategic and operational direction for health, safety and wellbeing across a large, complex, multi-site organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing and continuously improving HSW management systems aligned with legislative requirements and university policy
• Leading and mentoring a team of HSW professionals, building capability and consistent practice across the University
• Partnering with operational leaders to embed proactive safety culture across the whole of University operations
• Analysing incident data, risk registers and audit outcomes to drive measurable improvements in safety performance

What You'll Bring

• Substantial experience managing HSW functions within complex organisations
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop specialist safety teams
• Sound knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation, codes of practice and workers' compensation frameworks
• Experience applying HSW principles within a university or similarly large institutional property portfolio is highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence without authority across diverse operational groups
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Paul Barton, Director, Business Support, Paul.Barton@monash.edu

Position Description: Manager, HSW

Applications Close: Sunday 1 November 2026, 11:55pm AEST

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.

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