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WHS Consultation - WORKGROUP STRUCTURE
The University is committed to ensuring a culture of inclusion and consultation in relation to health and safety matters raised by staff. One important avenue for health and safety consultation is facilitated through WHS work groups and elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSR's) within those work groups. Information on the way WHS Consultation happens at UNE is available here.
Following the recent university-wide consultation and a formal vote, workers have endorsed the Organisational Structure model for UNE’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Work Groups. This model aligns safety representation directly with the University’s formal reporting and governance framework, strengthening consultation pathways and improving issue escalation processes. The new structure establishes 11 Work Groups, supported by 12 HSRs (including Controlled Entities).
| Work Group | Faculty / Directorate | School or Department |
|---|---|---|
WG 1 | Governance, Office of Strategy and Management, VC’s Office | Internal Audit and Investigations, Records, Policy and Governance, UNE Secretariat, Portfolios and Project Management, Vice Chancellor’s Office. |
WG 2 | UNE International, Education Futures, Pro VC Indigenous, Student Journey, DVC's Office | DVC's Office, UNE International, Education Futures, Curriculum and Academic Management, Digital Education, Education Quality, English Language Centre, Education Enterprise, Oorala Aboriginal Center, Library Services, Student Services, Student Experience, Student Community and Resolution, CAPS. |
WG 3 | Faculty of HASSE | School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, School of Education, SIMERR, Faculty Operations |
| WG 4 | Faculty of SABL | School of Environmental Rural Science, School of Science and Technology, School of Law, UNE Business School, Faculty Operations |
| WG 5 | Faculty of Medicine and Health | School of Rural Medicine, School of Psychology, School of Health, Faculty Operations |
WG 6 | DVC-R's Office, Research Services, Research Institutes, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), Poultry Hub, Graduate Research School (GRS) | DVC-R's Office, Research Services, Research Institutes, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), Poultry Hub, Graduate Research School (GRS) |
WG 7 | COO's Office, Campuses and Study Centers, UNE Residential System, Legal Services, People and Culture | UNE Armidale, UNE Sydney, UNE Tamworth, UNE Taree, Austin Page, Duval, Wright, Robb, Mary White College, Wright Village, Yarm Gwanga Preschool and Early Education Centre, Legal Services, OD, Services, Recruitment, WHS, Safe Communities, Workplace Relations, BPs, COO's Office. |
WG 8 | Centre for Animal Research and Teaching (CART) and SMART Farms Estate & Built Environment (EBE) - Capitol Development and Infrastructure Services | Centre for Animal Research and Teaching (CART) and SMART Farms EBE - Capitol Development and Infrastructure Services - Help Desk, Capital Asset management, Scheduling, Fleet and Logistics, Stores, Cleaning, Events |
WG 9 | Finance, Strategy and Business Intelligence | Financial Operations, Financial Strategy, Business Accounting, Accounting - Financial and Revenue Accounting, Strategic Procurement, Business Intelligence, Treasury |
WG 10 | Future Students and Engagement Lab Next 70 and AI Technology and Digital Services (TDS), SMART Region Incubator (SRI) | Corporate Communications, Marketing, Future Growth, Advancement, Alumni and Events Lab Next 70 and AI Student Systems SMART Region Incubator (SRI) |
WG 11 | UNE Life, UNE Partnerships ABRI | UNE Life HQ, Bistro and Café, Safety and Security, HCC, Sport UNE, TUNE FM, The Shop, Student Advocacy and Welfare, Health Care Center |
