Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for an experienced Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing to join Swinburne University of Technology
5 year fixed-term contract / full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
Attractive Salary| 17% super | flexible/ hybrid options available
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW). In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategic direction, governance, and operational delivery of our workplace health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of HSW is responsible for fostering a culture of care, accountability, and proactive risk management. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals to ensure systems and practices are in place for hazard identification, risk mitigation, incident management, and mental health support. Your leadership will promote a holistic approach to wellbeing—physical, psychological, and social—enhancing the safety and resilience of our university community.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with executive and operational leaders, aligning safety and wellbeing strategies with broader organizational goals. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, exceed internal service expectations, and continuously improve practices to create a safer, healthier, and more supportive work environment for all.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a medium to large sized organisation, in the key accountabilities below:
Knowledge and experience in contemporary safety practice (e.g. Safety Type II, Safety Differently, etc).
Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with experience in establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines while working under pressure in a large, complex organisation.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive and innovative solutions.
Experience in service delivery including financial management and service level agreements.
Proven ability to facilitating individual and organisational learning, lead change and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in Health Safety & Wellbeing with extensive relevant experience
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected].
Applications Close: Thursday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology to work together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at [email protected] or call +61 3 +214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
5 year fixed-term contract / full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
Attractive Salary| 17% super | flexible/ hybrid options available
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW). In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategic direction, governance, and operational delivery of our workplace health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of HSW is responsible for fostering a culture of care, accountability, and proactive risk management. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals to ensure systems and practices are in place for hazard identification, risk mitigation, incident management, and mental health support. Your leadership will promote a holistic approach to wellbeing—physical, psychological, and social—enhancing the safety and resilience of our university community.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with executive and operational leaders, aligning safety and wellbeing strategies with broader organizational goals. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, exceed internal service expectations, and continuously improve practices to create a safer, healthier, and more supportive work environment for all.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a medium to large sized organisation, in the key accountabilities below:
Knowledge and experience in contemporary safety practice (e.g. Safety Type II, Safety Differently, etc).
Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with experience in establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines while working under pressure in a large, complex organisation.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive and innovative solutions.
Experience in service delivery including financial management and service level agreements.
Proven ability to facilitating individual and organisational learning, lead change and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in Health Safety & Wellbeing with extensive relevant experience
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected].
Applications Close: Thursday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology to work together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at [email protected] or call +61 3 +214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Health, Safety & Wellbeing position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
