SENIOR WORK HEALTH SAFETY & WELLBEING ADVISER
PEOPLE & CULTURE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$119,069 to $134,108 p.a (HEW 8) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
FULL TIME, ONGOING

Edith Cowan University
At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. Our focus on teaching and research is driven by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve.

Our new ECU City campus is coming to the heart of the Perth CBD and is set to redefine higher education in Western Australia. It will bring incredible opportunities for students, staff, and the community. Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.

People & Culture Team
The overall aim of the People & Culture team, and its new supporting plan, is to articulate a vision for ECU to empower the talent and potential of our staff. We recognise that our people are the key to our success and the centre of everything we do. We have a strong organisational culture and high levels of satisfaction expressed by our staff and invite you to join our team to contribute to making ECU a great place to work.

Having recently articulated ECU’s Employee Value Proposition, the People & Culture team are moving to a future-focussed strategic approach to align with best practice that best supports the overall ECU strategy. The development of a People strategy, our recent name change to People & Culture and moving our Payroll team from Finance to People & Culture is testament to the transformational journey we are on.

The Role
As Senior WHS & Wellbeing Adviser, you will work closely with stakeholders to ensure WHS Due Diligence obligations are met and organisational risks are reduced as far as reasonably practicable. A strong passion for employee wellbeing will also be required as you will be involved in the implementation and continual improvement of ECU’s Wellbeing program.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a WHS safety subject matter authority to provide strategic direction and expertise to ECU Leaders to assist in ensuring Due Diligence obligations are met and essential risk management activities are successfully embedded.
• Ongoing implementation and continuous improvement of an evidence-based Wellbeing program that will successfully support our people.
• Driving the development of systems that support targeted WHS and Wellbeing initiatives.
• Partnering with key site or project leaders to drive culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will also be able to contribute to a collegial and fun team dynamic and demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Courage, Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity attracting a remuneration of $119,069 to $134,108 p.a (HEW 8) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Adrienne Seery, Acting Chief Safety Officer on 08 6304 2874 for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.