• People and Culture | UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 8 $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity

The Opportunity

Join UniSC as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner, providing specialist advice and practical solutions that support a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace. As a member of a collaborative Health, Safety and Wellbeing team, you will work closely with the Head of HSW and colleagues across the University. You’ll help shape best-practice strategies, coordinate approaches to managing psychosocial hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing. It’s an opportunity to build strong partnerships and help create a culture where our people feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

You will

• identify emerging health, safety and wellbeing risks and work with stakeholders to develop practical, preventative solutions;
• provide trusted advice, analysis and recommendations that support informed decisions and positive HSW outcomes;
• deliver priority projects that advance the University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing operational plan; and
• build HSW capability across the University, empowering stakeholders to create a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace.

About you

Our ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of health and safety, along with the confidence to turn legislation and best practice into practical solutions that make a real difference. You’re a thoughtful problem-solver who can investigate incidents, identify opportunities for improvement and build trusted relationships across our University community. With your ability to lead projects, strengthen systems and bring people along with you, you’ll help build a culture where safety, respect, inclusion and wellbeing are part of how we work and learn every day.

You will possess:

• An undergraduate qualification or progress towards one in work health and safety, or a combination of relevant qualifications, training and experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and deliver positive HSW outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of work health and safety legislation and its application in a university environment, including experience in hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close Sunday 1 November 2026.  

Position Description:  494920_Health Safety and Wellbing Business Partner.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Adam Williams
Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Email: awilliams3@usc.edu.au

Phone: 07 5430 1233

Discover UniSC

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.