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26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.Salary packaging options.17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.Senior Work, Health & Safety Adviser (Infrastructure)Job no: 523292Work type: Full TimeLocation: CrawleyCategories: Campus / facilities managementDrive safety outcomes across complex, highrisk infrastructure, capital works and contractor environments.Provide senior advisory leadership on riskbased safety, emergency management and infrastructure assurance across the University estate.Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.Base salary range: $116,262 $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.About the areaThe health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) of our staff, students and partners is fundamental to UWAs pursuit of excellence in education and research.The HSW Directorate is responsible for all aspects of health and safety for staff, students and other users of the Universitys campuses and properties in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). This unit leads the Universitys strategic intent to achieve and effectively maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all, and culture that considers safety and health risk as part of all operational planning and delivery activities.The Senior WHS (Infrastructure) works within the Safety Business Partnering function of HSW.About the opportunityProvide expert WHS advice on infrastructure activities, including capital works, maintenance, operations, and asbestos and fire and emergency management, applying a riskbased and technically informed approach.Conduct and oversee internal and external WHS audits and assurance activities, with a focus on critical risk controls, investigation quality, regulatory readiness and emergency management capability.Lead investigations into complex and highrisk infrastructurerelated incidents, ensuring appropriate investigation scope and root cause analysis methods, and that the outcomes inform regulatory responses, assurance priorities, system improvement and effective risk control.About youA degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Science, Health, Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent competency.Strong knowledge of WHS principles, legislation and best practice, with demonstrated application in infrastructure and assetintensive environment, including maintenance activities, capital projects, safety in design and contractor works, with specific experience in asbestos and fire and emergency management systems.Extensive experience in developing, implementing and improving safety management systems, with expertise in compliance monitoring, regulatory expectations and governance reporting.Demonstrated experience addressing complex and highrisk safety issues through independent professional judgement, constructive challenge and engagement with senior stakeholders across multiple locations.Experience managing fire and emergency safety systems in line with AS3745 and relevant legislation, including emergency planning, fire warden arrangements and exercising programs.NoteEmployment checks will include information on genderbased violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, and drivers licence will be required by the successful applicant. Some afterhours work and occasional travel within the state may be required.Closing dateClosing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 20 May 2026This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.Our commitment to inclusion and diversityUWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr