Specialist - Psychosocial Risk

Monash • Clayton, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Monash University is seeking a Specialist - Psychosocial Risk to help create a safe, supportive and thriving workplace culture. Reporting to the Manager - Psychosocial Risk and collaborating with Health, Safety & Wellbeing, HR and the Safer Community Unit, the Specialist will lead proactive systems, training and programs to mitigate psychosocial hazards and support compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and Victorian Psychological Health Regulations.

The role provides practical, authoritative risk-management advice across the University and develops resources to build capability. It also manages hazard reporting systems, conducts risk assessments and investigations, and monitors key performance indicators to provide data insights for executive reporting and ongoing wellbeing improvements.

Requirements

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior expertise.
• Extensive experience in psychosocial risk management and occupational health legislation.
• Strong background in managing complex projects, conducting risk assessments and leveraging data within large organisations.
• Exceptional communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and translate complex concepts into practical, high-impact solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of proactive systems, training and programs to mitigate psychosocial hazards.
• Support compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and Victorian Psychological Health Regulations.
• Provide practical, authoritative advice on psychosocial risk management across the University.
• Deliver capability-building resources.
• Manage hazard reporting systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and generate data insights for executive reporting and continuous wellbeing improvements.
• Collaborate with Health, Safety & Wellbeing, HR and the Safer Community Unit.

Benefits

• 17% employer superannuation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Policies supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior