(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full time position available

Working under limited direction, HSW Advisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the provision of HSW advice and services that assists the Faculty or Divisional Management to ensure the ongoing safety of staff, students and visitors, and to understand their compliance responsibilities with respect to relevant legislation and the University's HSW Handbook.

This is a fantastic and rewarding role in a friendly and supportive team, where you will lead, coordinate and provide HSW advice and services to assist faculty and divisional management in ensuring the ongoing safety of staff, students and visitors, and to understand their responsibilities with respect to relevant legislation.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge of work health and safety processes, relevant legislation, HSW management systems, and hazard management practices
• Demonstrated ability and experience in preparing persuasive and professional HSW related material and documentation of a high quality
• High level of communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to partner with a broad range of people
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and deliver timely outcomes

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Please click here to view the position description and apply for the role. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 17th August 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Paul Roberts
Director, HSW
E: [email protected]

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.