Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 8
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $118,969 – $132,069 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Support safe, compliant and risk-aware operations across education, research and external engagement activities.

The Opportunity
The Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner – External Engagements, Education and Research is responsible for supporting the delivery of proactive, safe, compliant and risk aware practices across External Engagements, Education and Research Divisions in the identification, management, and reduction of physical and psychosocial risks.

The role supports the implementation of the University’s Work Health and Safety Management System and contributes to the development of a positive safety culture. This position plays a key role in injury prevention, workers compensation support, and compliance assurance. Working closely with operational leaders, HR Business Partners and the broader Safety and Wellbeing team, you will help embed practical and proactive safety practices that support both strategic objectives and day-to-day operations.

A key aspect of the position is supporting diverse and evolving operational environments. You will provide guidance on risks associated with fieldwork, plant and equipment, contractor activities, emerging technologies including Large Multimodal Models, and psychological safety factors. Through education programs, workshops and targeted awareness activities, you will build safety capability across the divisions and help foster a culture of accountability, wellbeing and informed decision-making.
 

What Success Looks Like:

• Implement and monitor the WHS Management System to ensure legislative compliance and effective risk management.
• Deliver risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions that improve safety outcomes.
• Provide trusted advice on physical, psychosocial and operational safety risks across diverse environments.
• Deliver engaging safety and wellbeing education programs that strengthens capability and awareness.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships that support a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A degree in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS risk management within environments such as student experience, education & research divisions.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, injury management frameworks and workers compensation processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex research risks, including research integrity, ethics, foreign interference, security, operational and fieldwork-related risks, and the ability to assess and manage their potential impacts.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop practical risk-based solutions.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Hiring Manager, Paolo Spinetti, Director, Safety and Wellbeing via P.Spinetti@westernsydney.edu.au Please include the job reference code REF1673U
• Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 19th August 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.