- Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
- Duration: 2 Years
- Remuneration: Level 6 $108,021 - $115,233 + 17% superannuation
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.

Why Your Role Matters:

UNSW is embarking on a significant transformation across its Health & Safety (H&S;) function, with a focus on strengthening systems, processes, data insights, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement across the University.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Health & Safety Project Coordinator to support the delivery of strategic projects and initiatives that enhance health, safety and wellbeing outcomes for our staff, students and wider community.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, Projects, you will support the delivery of projects and initiatives across the Health & Safety function, working across key streams including Systems & Data, Risk & Assurance, Safety Operations, Contractor Safety, and Health & Wellbeing. You will play a key role in helping teams coordinate projects, improve processes, track deliverables, engage stakeholders, and support transformational change across a complex and dynamic environment.

As a Health & Safety Project Coordinator, you will:

- Support the delivery of Health & Safety projects and initiatives across multiple workstreams and the H&S; Program of Work.
- Coordinate project plans, schedules, reporting and administrative activities to support successful project delivery.
- Monitor project progress, track deliverables and prepare project updates, reports and dashboards.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, meetings and workshops, including preparation of agendas and minutes.




- Collate and analyse data to support reporting, insights and informed decision-making.
- Provide administrative, procurement and logistical support across the broader Health & Safety function.
- Support project governance, risk and issue management, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with Health & Safety legislation and University requirements.

Who You Are:

- You hold a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or higher), or have equivalent experience gained through a combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience.
- You have experience supporting Health & Safety activities, including areas such as risk assessments, compliance initiatives, audits, investigations, assurance programs and/or safety management systems.
- You have demonstrated experience providing project coordination or project support within a complex organisation.
- You are highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations and project documentation.
- You have proven stakeholder engagement skills and can build effective working relationships across diverse teams and functions.
- You demonstrate strong administrative and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and deliver effective outcomes.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- You have an interest in data, reporting and dashboards,



including the ability to collate information from multiple sources, identify trends and support informed decision-making.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter (required) detailing your interest and suitability for the job before Tuesday 6th October by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December shutdown period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Adaptable 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: For queries on the recruitment process, please contact Katherine Molloy: [email protected]

Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

📌 Health and Safety Project Coordinator (Kensington)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Kensington