Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Digital Systems

• Full-time, continuing opportunity 

• Located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country 

• Base Salary from $117,133 plus 17% superannuation 

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 

 

About the team 
The Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team plays a critical role in enabling safe, healthy and sustainable ways of working across the University. Through listening, learning and a commitment to continuous improvement, HSW promotes consistent best practice, frameworks and standards across all faculties and business areas. Together, the team helps shape a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are embedded into everyday work, supporting organisational excellence and long-term success. 

About the opportunity 

As Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Digital Systems, you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimisation and continuous improvement of HSW digital systems and contribute to broader HSW continuous improvement initiatives beyond digital systems including optimisation of operational processes and administrative practices where systems intersect with business workflows. 

In this role, you will own the effective operation and optimisation of HSW digital systems, providing expert advice on user enablement, data quality, and system performance. This role drives system upgrades and enhancements, and identifies, prioritises and implements process improvements that improve efficiency, usability and data integrity. 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• maintain and administer HSW digital systems 

• provide user support and training 

• monitor and improve data quality and system performance 

• coordinate and support system upgrades and enhancements  

• drive continuous improvement across HSW digital systems, processes and operations. 

About you 

• tertiary qualifications in information/digital systems, data management, process improvement, business, health and safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience 

• relevant systems or platform training (e.g. Enterprise system administration, CRM or EHS systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience 

• demonstrated experience administering and supporting enterprise digital systems or platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting and user support 

• experience working with system workflows, user access management, forms and data structures to support business processes 

• experience delivering user training, guidance and support materials to enable effective system use 

• experience working with multiple stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve issues and support system enhancements. 

Why work with us

We know our people are what make the University's mission possible. Alongside meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits designed to support you financially, personally and professionally.

Key benefits include:

• Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave: Indigenous employees are entitled to 5 days of paid leave and 10 days of unpaid leave each year to participate in cultural and ceremonial activities and fulfil community obligations.
• Career Development: Access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding
• Community and Connection: Be part of a vibrant community with opportunities to connect through staff networks (our YURA Network), mentoring, cultural events and professional Development opportunities
• Flexible Work and Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, 17% employer superannuation, Fitness Passport, generous leave provisions, staff discounts and access to a wide range of University facilities and services.

 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

Pre-employment checks and declarations  

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

EEO statement  

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.  

How to apply 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.   

We understand that everyone applies differently. If you’d prefer to have an informal conversation before applying, we welcome you to get in touch so we can talk through the role and process. In addition, if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sade Mintah via [email protected].

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Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM