senior manager, occupational health & safety.

stakeholder advice.

The position leads the H&S Business Partner team, fostering strong relationships across academic, research and
operational areas as well as driving continuous improvement and risk reduction initiatives.


Key selection criteria
Essential
• Qualifications in occupational health and safety, risk management, science, engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience providing senior-level advice and leadership in health and safety within a complex
organisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing H&S management systems and digital safety platforms.
• Strong understanding of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice and governance processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and build strong advisory relationships.
• Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment and development of plain-English technical H&S
procedures.
• Demonstrated capability in project management and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
• High-level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse data, prepare high-quality reports and deliver strategic insights.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, co-operatively and efficiently as a member of a client-focused team.
• The role will periodically require availability and after-hours response to support incident management, critical
events or emergency-related activities.
• Strong knowledge of mental health (including psychosocial), wellbeing, workers’ compensation and
ergonomics.

Desirable
• Experience working in higher education, research, clinical or similarly complex multi-risk environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and experience embedding formal management systems.
• Experience with organisational culture development or change management.
• Training or qualifications in audit, investigations, coaching or leadership.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.