Injury Prevention and Wellbeing Adviser
Current staff- Help shape a safe and healthy campus culture through strategic wellbeing initiatives.
- Apply your allied health expertise to make a real impact on staff wellbeing and injury recovery.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Directorate is responsible for aspects of health and safety for staff, students and other users of the University’s campuses and properties in the context of the Western Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. This unit leads the University’s strategic intent to achieve and effectively maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all, and a culture that considers safety and health risk as part of all operational planning and delivery activities.
About the opportunity
- Support the development and implementation of health and wellbeing initiatives across the University, while consolidating and promoting existing resources available to staff.
- Use expertise and judgement to analyse and identify physical and psychological health priorities, and contribute to the development of programs, training, procedures and processes that improve employee wellbeing and reduce injury and illness.
- Provide injury prevention and management services, ergonomic and manual handling consultancies, and case management for injured employees, including those not covered by workers’ compensation.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant allied health field (Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology) or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing wellbeing programs within large organisations.
- Relevant experience in workers’ compensation claims management and injury management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, email, and website management.
Position description: Position Description - Injury Prevention and Wellbeing Adviser (521451).pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Anderson at daniel.anderson@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Please note this position is only open to Current UWA staff.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA 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.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.