Wellbeing & Safety Advisor (Staff Wellbeing)

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) — a purpose‑driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

UOW is seeking an experienced Wellbeing & Safety Advisor with strong psychosocial risk management and influencing skills. You will partner with leaders, faculties and divisions to identify psychosocial hazards, assess risk and implement practical, evidence-based controls across a complex teaching, research and professional services environment.
You will provide credible advice, facilitate consultation and constructively influence decisions on work design, organisational change, workload, workplace relationships and other psychosocial hazards. The role also contributes to UOW’s broader WHS management system, incident response and continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead psychosocial hazard identification, risk assessment, control planning and review.
• Advise, coach and constructively challenge leaders to improve psychological health and safety outcomes.
• Facilitate effective consultation with workers, leaders and representative groups.
• Translate legislation, risk data and evidence into clear, practical organisational solutions.
• Support WHS systems, incident management, organisational change and capability-building initiatives.

About the Team
The University’s Wellbeing and Safety team comprises of 12 health and safety professionals to ensure the University continues to have a safe work environment for staff, students and visitors.
What You’ll Bring

• Psychosocial risk expertise: Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and controlling psychosocial hazards in a complex organisation, with sound knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice and contemporary frameworks.
• Influence and stakeholder leadership: Proven ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, managers, workers and representative groups, including coaching, constructive challenge and facilitation of complex conversations.
• Practical risk management: Ability to analyse complex issues and data, identify systemic causes, and design, implement and evaluate practical, evidence-based controls.
• Communication: Highly developed written, verbal, workshop facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex matters clearly and persuasively.
• Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification in work health and safety, psychology, organisational psychology, human resources, behavioural science, risk management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and substantial relevant experience.

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas–New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Employment type Fixed-term full-time (12 months)
• Level 6/7: $96,898 - $119,986 + 17% superannuation
• Location: Campus / Hybrid
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available
• Position Description

How to Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be requested to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Darren Smith Associate Director Wellbeing and Safety on + 61 2 4221 3204
Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026, 11:55pm
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.
As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.