Contact us

The Wellbeing Health and Safety Unit aims to provide advice and support to University of Wollongong workers, students, contractors and visitors to ensure that health and safety risks can be managed in accordance with the UOW WHS Management System. The WHS Unit will facilitate, guide and encourage University of Wollongong management and employees to strive to achieve a work environment that minimises risk and has safety as a core value. 

For any UOW staff with enquiries:

  • Call x215902 (press option 5 for WHS)
  • Submit a service request via the P&C Help Desk

For students and staff of associated organisations (eg UOW Pulse, UOW Global Enterprises):


WHS Unit contact details

Darren Smith
Senior Manager
darren_smith@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 3204


Tegan Sturgiss
Administrative Assistant
sturgiss@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 3931
Working Monday, Tuesday & Thursday


Rachael Doves
Claims Coordinator
rachael_doves@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 5695
Working Monday, Tuesday & Thursday


Neil Ryan
Injury Management Coordinator
neil_ryan@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 5907
0409 457 851


Tori Everson (Maternity Leave)
Health and Safety Advisor - Projects
victoria_parker@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 3870

Fiona Wells (Acting)
Health and Safety Advisor
fiona_wells@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 3614
Working Mon - Thur


Ryan Cole
Health and Safety Advisor - Emergency Management
ryan_cole@uow.edu.au
(02) 4221 4616