Work Health and Safety Adviser
People and Culture
$104,030 to $116,563 p.a (HEW 7)
Full-time, 6 month fixed term contract, Joondalup campus

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

People and Culture is the service centre dedicated to empowering the talent and potential of our people. We champion the experience of every employee and work to maintain our thriving work culture and excellent reputation in the higher education sector.

About the Opportunity

You will join a small, dynamic WHS team providing expert WHS advice and support across the University.

As WHS Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a WHS subject matter expert to provide support and guidance to stakeholders on safety and risk management activities
• Analysing safety data, developing and delivering WHS dashboard reports to inform strategic decisions
• Managing ECU's WHS system (Riskware) and providing system support to the University community
• Leading significant incident investigations
• Developing and improving WHS guidelines, systems, and training programs

About you

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Tertiary qualified, preferably within a WHS-related discipline, and/or possess an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of training and experience
• Experienced in the development and delivery of WHS reports with Power BI experience highly regarded
• An excellent communicator with well-developed problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Adrienne Seery, Acting Chief Safety Officer on 6304 2874 or [email protected] for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Friday 3rd October 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

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.