Psychological Health and Safety Business Partner

- Campus Independent - Can be based at any of La Trobe's Victorian or Regional Campuses
- Higher Education Officer (HEO) 8
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

The Psychological Health and Safety Business Partner is a newly created specialist role within the Health and Safety team, part of the Assurance group in the Commercial, Legal and Risk Division. The position provides expert advice and operational support to leaders, managers, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and employees to strengthen the management of psychosocial hazards and psychological health across the University.

The role leads the implementation of psychosocial risk management initiatives and drives the integration of psychological health considerations into organisational systems, work design, leadership practices and governance frameworks. Drawing on extensive professional expertise, the Business Partner develops and evaluates programs, policies and processes, provides strategic advice within a complex operating environment, and identifies emerging risks, trends and opportunities to support informed decision-making.

Skills and Experience

Degree or higher qualification in psychology or organisational psychology and /or health and safety.

Demonstrated experience in occupational health and safety, with experience in psychological risk management, psychological health, organisational risk, or a related discipline.

Solid understanding of Victorian occupational health and safety legislation and psychological hazard management requirements.

Experience facilitating risk assessments and implementing organisational risk controls.

Demonstrated ability to partner with leaders and stakeholders across complex environments.

Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses





Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe:

Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.

Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics

Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities.Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment,abuseor threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

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📌 Psychological Health and Safety Business Partner (Williamstown)
🏢 La Trobe University
📍 Williamstown