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Exciting Opportunity for an experienced Manager, Health & Wellbeing to join Swinburne University of Technology
12-month fixed term / full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
HEW + position | 17% super | flexible/ hybrid options available
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating healthier, more supportive workplaces? Swinburne University is seeking an experienced Manager, Health & Wellbeing to lead transformative wellbeing initiatives and shape the future of health, safety, and wellness across our community.
As a key leader within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team (People & Culture), you will design and drive the strategic direction of our Health and Wellbeing Framework. You’ll take ownership of programs that proactively address psychosocial risks and promote mental and physical wellbeing, making a tangible difference in the lives of our staff and students.
In this impactful role, you’ll collaborate with diverse internal and external partners to deliver evidence-based systems, resources, and initiatives that foster a safe, thriving, and inclusive university environment.
Join a forward-thinking institution where your expertise will elevate our workplace culture and community wellbeing. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape a healthier future for all at Swinburne.
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:
Extensive experience in managing psychological health and safety, ideally within a university or comparable setting.
Proven ability to lead and develop comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
Strong understanding of legislative requirements and best practices in occupational health and safety.
Experience in overseeing injury management processes, including rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
Effective leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.
Qualifications
A postgraduate qualification in fields such as (Psychology, Health Promotion, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Mental Health, Counseling or related disciplines) and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Friday 13th June 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 DCR@swin.edu.au 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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (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.
Exciting Opportunity for an experienced Manager, Health & Wellbeing to join Swinburne University of Technology
12-month fixed term / full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
HEW + position | 17% super | flexible/ hybrid options available
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating healthier, more supportive workplaces? Swinburne University is seeking an experienced Manager, Health & Wellbeing to lead transformative wellbeing initiatives and shape the future of health, safety, and wellness across our community.
As a key leader within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team (People & Culture), you will design and drive the strategic direction of our Health and Wellbeing Framework. You’ll take ownership of programs that proactively address psychosocial risks and promote mental and physical wellbeing, making a tangible difference in the lives of our staff and students.
In this impactful role, you’ll collaborate with diverse internal and external partners to deliver evidence-based systems, resources, and initiatives that foster a safe, thriving, and inclusive university environment.
Join a forward-thinking institution where your expertise will elevate our workplace culture and community wellbeing. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape a healthier future for all at Swinburne.
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:
Extensive experience in managing psychological health and safety, ideally within a university or comparable setting.
Proven ability to lead and develop comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
Strong understanding of legislative requirements and best practices in occupational health and safety.
Experience in overseeing injury management processes, including rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
Effective leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.
Qualifications
A postgraduate qualification in fields such as (Psychology, Health Promotion, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Mental Health, Counseling or related disciplines) and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Friday 13th June 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 DCR@swin.edu.au 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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (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 Manager, Health and 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.
