• Lead the University’s health and wellbeing strategy and injury management services.
• Drive early intervention, support, and compliance with WHS and injury management legislation.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Directorate is responsible for supporting a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment across UWA’s campuses. Working within the Risk, Integrity, Compliance and Safety division, the team partners with staff, students, and external providers to manage WHS obligations, prevent workplace injuries, and build wellbeing capability aligned with legislative requirements and organisational values.

About the opportunity

• Lead UWA’s Health and Wellbeing team, delivering strategic advice, systems and services across injury management, workers’ compensation, and workplace wellbeing.
• Manage complex cases, support senior leaders in mitigating health-related risks, and ensure compliance with WHS and injury management legislation.
• Develop policy, build leadership capability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through strategic vendor and stakeholder engagement.

About you

• Extensive experience leading injury management and workers’ compensation services in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of WHS and Workers’ Compensation legislation and application in a people-focused setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strategic advisory skills across health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Proven capability in stakeholder engagement, project management, and policy development.
• Ability to coach, influence and partner with senior leaders to achieve positive outcomes.

Special Requirements

• Current “C” class driver’s licence.
• Occasional after-hours attendance and travel may be required.

Position description:  Health and Wellbeing Manager (520500).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Justin Gauder, Director, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, at justin.gauder@uwa.edu.au. 

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 22 June 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have questions, contact the person listed in the ad or email people@uwa.edu.au with the 6-digit job reference number.