Wellbeing Specialist 

• Support and grow our staff wellbeing
• Identify and evaluate psychosocial factors that may impact safety and wellbeing
• Full time, ongoing position based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Wellbeing Specialist in the Safety and Wellbeing unit of the People and Wellbeing team.

The Safety and Wellbeing unit is a specialist team responsible for providing advice and support to the University of Tasmania (University) community to ensure that health and safety risks can be managed in accordance with the University’s Safety and Wellbeing Management System.  Its operations must comply with a large number of legislative and statutory requirements, standards and guidelines, all of which may be subject to internal and external audit.

As our Wellbeing Specialist, you will be responsible for the enablement of wellbeing across the organisation; working with our leaders and experts to develop and deliver a holistic and adaptive approach to the wellbeing of our staff and the University community. This role operates as a subject matter expert in all areas of wellbeing with a focus on proactive, individual-led outcomes but also acts as a coach to improve, educate and promote team-based health and wellbeing solutions. To complement our existing approaches, we would like to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and approaches to our wellbeing services. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement an approach/ framework to wellbeing that increases team and individual wellbeing.
• Design and report meaningful wellbeing metrics and quality outcomes that the whole University in its systems can work towards.
• Facilitate the identification and evaluation of psychosocial factors that may impact safety and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement processes, practices and tools that support and promote wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with all areas of the University to implement strategies that deliver practical and integrated mental health and wellbeing solutions that support business needs.
• Maintain and grow a Wellbeing support network that can be scaled and deployed as part of organisational change programs.­

Your Application

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate:

• A qualification in Psychology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/ or training.
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and a well-developed knowledge and understanding of contemporary Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture and society.
• High level interpersonal and influencing skills enabling stakeholder engagement and relationship building capabilities, by concise written reports and correspondence, verbal and presentation experience in delivering training.
• Well-developed project management skills with proven ability to balance competing demands, prioritise effectively and work to deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and implement Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures together with proven computer literacy.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $143,448 comprising base salary within the range of $107,829 to $122,605 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Nigel Evans, Acting Director – Safety and Wellbeing, [email protected] or (03) 6226 7509.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description – 499214 – Wellbeing Specialist.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 15 October 2023, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania is focused on building a workplace culture where we come together in a way that empowers us all to connect, belong and grow. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the community that we serve and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The University of Tasmania strongly encourages employees to maintain COVID-19 vaccination in line with relevant Australian Government health advice.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.