Manager, Resilience, Health, Safety and Wellness (UQ Library) at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

129654.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Health And Safety, Risk Management, Incident Management, Safety Culture, Training Development, Stakeholder Collaboration, Compliance, Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Policy Implementation, Analytical Skills, Mentoring, Negotiation, Organizational Culture, Health And Wellbeing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

UQ Library This is a full-time, continuing position with salary in the range $115,645 - $129,654 (HEW 8), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Drive positive safety culture and provide strategic advice and operational support across the full spectrum of physical, mental, and psychosocial health and wellbeing for the UQ Library. Lead compliance and innovative Resilience, Health, Safety and Wellness (RHSW) projects within a layered organisation, collaborating across central divisions to ensure world-class safety standards. Based at our St Lucia campus. About This Opportunity We are seeking an experienced RHSW Manager to provide high-level, strategic and operational support across UQ Library, driving the implementation of RHSW plans and fostering a positive safety culture. You will oversee the full spectrum of physical, mental, and psychosocial health and wellbeing, ensuring compliance with UQ policies and legislation, while supporting effective risk management to inform Library decision-making and service delivery. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic RHSW Leadership and Compliance Provide expert advice and recommendations to Library management on RHSW best practice, legislative compliance, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management. You will develop and lead the implementation of proactive plans and activities to build RHSW capability, ensuring a uniform approach to inductions, mandatory training, and workplace assessments across the library. Risk Management and Incident Oversight Manage the continuous development and maintenance of risk registers, disaster plans, and critical incident management plans. You will oversee all incident reporting and investigations, ensuring the development and monitoring of remedial action plans to prevent recurrence and ensure business continuity. Safety Culture and Training Development Coach and mentor library staff and managers on safety leadership, promoting psychological safety, managing psychosocial hazards, and fostering a positive RHSW culture across the entire Library. You may manage, develop, and provide effective, locally tailored OHS training where needed. Stakeholder Collaboration and Governance Collaborate with central divisions (including UQ HSW, HR and Governance and Risk) to identify and mitigate risks and respond to incidents and hazards. You will serve as secretary to the library RHSW committee and represent the library on broader UQ committees to implement strategic priorities and enhance cross-departmental collaboration. About You Essential Postgraduate qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or similar with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Excellent understanding of and experience in managing health, safety, and wellbeing across physical, mental, and psychosocial aspects, and a demonstrated ability to promote positive practices in these areas. Thorough understanding of the principles and legislation relating to OHS. Demonstrated capacity to successfully implement and manage policies and procedures concerning relevant OHS legislation, standards, and codes. Demonstrated ability to review and analyse complex information from a risk perspective. You must be able to synthesize findings and provide high-level summaries and reports to effectively inform organisational planning and senior management decision-making. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to effectively negotiate and build relationships with a diverse group of senior stakeholders, colleagues, and staff. Demonstrated record of personal achievement in programs that drive significant positive outcomes across an organisation. Desirable Understanding of university or library environments and associated risks, combined with experience in leading change to enhance organisational culture. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading. Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight. Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family. Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section Resume For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tamma at t.sorbello@library.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 27 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-59146). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 5 February 2026. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The Manager will provide strategic and operational support for Resilience, Health, Safety and Wellness (RHSW) within UQ Library, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. They will also lead the implementation of RHSW plans and foster a positive safety culture.