Health & Safety Support Officer

• Develop your career within a large and dynamic organisation
• Gain exposure to a broad range of health, safety and wellbeing activities and projects
• Experience working with reporting, systems administration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Be Challenged and Imagine with us

At the University of Newcastle, creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our people is a shared priority. We are seeking a motivated and organised Support Officer to join our collaborative Health Safety and Wellbeing team and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference across our university community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking grow valuable skills in systems administration, reporting, stakeholder engagement and operational support within a complex and diverse organisation whilst working in an environment of wellbeing health and safety. .

In this role you will:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team through high-quality administrative and coordination activities.
• Maintain health, safety and wellbeing systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and compliance.
• Assist with incident reporting processes, corrective action monitoring and workers compensation administration.
• Collect, analyse and prepare data, reports and insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate meetings, documentation, financial processes and team workflows.
• Develop and distribute communications that promote health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across the University.
• Build positive relationships with staff and stakeholders while providing responsive and professional support

This opportunity is for you if you:

• Enjoy working with systems, data and processes and have a strong eye for detail.
• Are highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Take pride in delivering quality customer service and building positive stakeholder relationships.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to team success.
• Are interested in developing your knowledge and experience in health, safety and wellbeing.

What we need from you

You will bring strong administrative capability, attention to detail and a proactive approach to supporting people and processes. Experience working with databases, reporting systems or business administration activities will be highly regarded, along with the ability to communicate effectively and build productive working relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.

This fixed term role is fulltime at a HEW 5 Higher Education worker Level until March 2 027and is located at Callaghan (Worimi and Awabakal land)

About you

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2025-2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our University. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• An FTE equivalent remuneration of $80,972 - $93929 + superannuation and excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the job description demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Ric Toshack (02) 4945 3673 or via email Ric.Toshack@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 @ 11:59pm AEST

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

 We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students, staff and communities.

The University of Newcastle is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each person brings to our community and strive to create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people living with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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