Recruiter :
Ken McConnell
- Fulltime role. 2 year contract.
- Sydney based role. Hybrid working.
- Salary based on exp. circa $135K+17% Super
About the Role:
As a Psychosocial Risk Specialist, you will:
You bring:
Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience in psychosocial risk management and wellbeing promotion.
Create safer, healthier workplaces together.
As a Psychosocial Risk Specialist, you will:
- Develop and maintain a Psychosocial Risk Register.
- Implement and drive the organisation’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate psychosocial hazards, ensuring compliance with ISO 45003 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Advise on workplace risks, including violence, aggression, and gender-based harm.
- Strengthen controls to empower managers in fostering a safe, supportive environment.
You bring:
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications:
- Degrees in Work Health and Safety or related fields.
- Equivalent level of knowledge through education, training, and/or experience.
- Experience in High-Risk Environments:
- Previous experience in psychosocial operational risk management, compliance, or audit roles within complex high-risk workplaces.
- Knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines:
- Understanding of Model Code of Practice for managing psychosocial hazards.
- Familiarity with ISO 45003 (Psychological health and safety at work) and ISO 45001.
- Strategic Plan Implementation:
- Experience in communicating and consulting with staff, students, and representative bodies to implement mental health and wellbeing strategic plans.
- Process Improvement Skills:
- Well-developed process mapping and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
- Understanding of Legal Compliance:
- Knowledge of requirements under the Sex Discrimination Act and other relevant laws to eliminate work-related sexual harassment and unlawful behaviors.
- Research and Assessment:
- Ability to research and assess current incident data on psychosocial hazards within a university or similar complex organization.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiating, and decision-making abilities.
- Training Material Preparation:
- Experience in preparing training materials for management and staff to ensure organisational due diligence.
- Sector Experience:
- Experience in the education/tertiary sector or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable.
- Drive meaningful change in a diverse, people-focused organisation.
- Join a collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Contribute to the wellbeing of an entire community.
Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience in psychosocial risk management and wellbeing promotion.
Create safer, healthier workplaces together.
Questions? Please call Ken on 1300 28 00 68 for a confidential chat.
