Manager, Health Safety and Wellness (Construction Delivery)

Property And Facilities

Full-Time Permanent Position

Base salary for this position will be $129,654.48 + 17% Superannuation (Hew Level 8.4) There will also be a 2% increase to the base salary in February 2026 as per the Enterprise Agreement  

Lead contractor safety oversight on UQ’s live construction sites and make a meaningful impact on infrastructure safety and culture

Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness (Construction Delivery) to lead WHS oversight across a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects at UQ. This role focuses on on-the-ground safety leadership, particularly through site-based engagement with Principal Contractors and our internal Project Management Team. 
 
With WHS procedures and systems being developed by our Program Management Office (PMO) in partnership with an external consultant, this role is primarily focused on site-based leadership, providing operational oversight, managing contractor performance, and driving safety outcomes across UQ’s active construction sites. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible WHS leadership across construction sites, regularly engaging with Principal Contractors to promote and maintain high safety standards. 
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with WHS legislation, UQ policies, and contractor obligations. 
• Oversee contractor WHS performance and drive continuous improvement across diverse infrastructure projects. 
• Onboarding contractors and facilitating training aligned with PMO safety processes. 
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders. 
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and strong working relationships across project teams. 

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: 

• Up to 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, flexible start/finish times, a condensed fortnight and purchased leave 
• 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 
• UQ Study for Staff 
• On campus childcare options 
• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) 

• Salary Packaging Options

About You

You’ll bring extensive WHS experience, ideally supported by qualifications or equivalent experience in construction or large-scale infrastructure environments. You have a strong understanding of relevant safety legislation, including WHS, fire, and electrical safety, and a proven track record of applying these principles on high-risk or complex projects. 
 

Your strengths lie in interpreting and applying policies, engaging confidently with contractors and stakeholders, and managing competing priorities with minimal supervision. You’re highly organised, data-driven, and an effective communicator capable of producing clear, actionable reports and contributing to a culture of safety and well-being. 
 

Experience working directly on construction sites and assessing contractor safety practices (such as method statements) is highly regarded. 
 

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mitch Walsh at mitch.walsh@uq.edu.au.  
 

• For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

Want To Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume

Other Information

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. 

 
Applications close Friday 24 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56492)